Turkey

Turkish Bollards

Turkish bollards are rectangular, plain white, and have a red reflector on the front. They are thin when seen from the side.

Turkish Bollard Design

Turkish bollards are plain white, rectangular, and thin when viewed from the side. They feature a red reflector on the front.

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Turkish Snow Poles

In Turkey, snow poles usually feature a color sequence of black-orange-black-white from top to bottom, with small red reflectors.

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Turkey Snow Pole Colors

Snow poles in Turkey typically feature a color sequence of black-orange-black-white from top to bottom. They also include small red reflectors.

Turkish Bollard Design

Turkish bollards are plain white, rectangular, and feature a red reflector on the front. When viewed from the side, these bollards are thin.

Turkish License Plates

Turkey's license plates are long and white with a blue strip on the left, matching the style used in most of Europe.

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European Turkey Pole Plates

In the European part of Turkey, excluding Istanbul, utility poles and electrical infrastructure feature a six-digit code. This code is typically found on a small plate located directly beneath the yellow electricity warning sign.

European Turkey Utility Pole Plates

In the European part of Turkey, excluding Istanbul, utility poles and other electrical infrastructure feature a six-digit code. This code is often displayed on a small pole plate located beneath the yellow electricity warning plate.

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License Plate Positions

In Turkey, license plates are mounted on both the front and back of vehicles.

License Plates

License plates are shown on both the front and back of the vehicle.

Turkish License Plates

Turkey uses long, white license plates with a blue strip on the left, which are the same style as those in most of Europe.

Turkey Plates

Turkey’s licence plates are long and white, with a blue strip on the left.

Turkish Street Suffixes

In Turkey, the terms Cadde, Sokak, and Sokađı are used as street suffixes meaning street.

Turkish Boulevard Suffixes

In Turkey, the street suffixes 'Bulvar' and 'Bulvari' mean boulevard.

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Turkish Stop Signs

Stop signs feature the word 'DUR', which is unique to Turkey.

Turkish Street Suffixes

The terms 'Cadde', 'Sokak', and 'Sokađı' are used as street suffixes meaning 'street'.

Turkish Stop Signs

Stop signs in Turkey uniquely feature the word "DUR" written on them.

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Turkish Boulevard Suffixes

The street suffixes 'Bulvar' and 'Bulvari' are used in Turkey to indicate a boulevard.

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Istanbul Street Signs

In Turkey, red street signs with a colored bottom strip feature a white arrow and numbers in the bottom right corner. If this arrow points in both directions with a single arrowhead, the location is almost certainly Istanbul.

Turkey Direction Sign Font

Turkey's direction signs feature a distinct font. This font is recognizable by its noticeably wide letter spaces.

Ankara Province Street Signs

Street signs in Ankara Province are blue with a small round top. Similar street signs can very rarely be found in Giresun.

Bolu Street Signs

In Bolu, street signs are green, completely flat, and lack any border.

Trabzon Oval Street Signs

In Trabzon, street signs are red and oval-shaped.

Bozcaada Touristic Signs

The island of Bozcaada features light blue and grey touristic signs that are either arrow-shaped or rectangular with a half-circle on top.

Turkey Road Signs

Some newer street signs in Turkey are red. Use that color as a clue when identifying the country.

Ankara Province Street Signs

Street signs in the Ankara Province are blue with a small round top.

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Lush Northern Landscape

Northern Turkey tends to be significantly lusher and more forested than the rest of the country.

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Direction Sign Letter Spacing

Direction signs feature a distinct font with noticeably wide spacing between letters.

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Provincial Road Kilometre Markers

Kilometre markers on provincial roads feature province codes as their first two digits. These codes generally increase alphabetically from 01 to 76, with some newer regions being unordered.

Northeastern Turkey Grasslands

Northeastern Turkey features uncultivated grasslands in valleys surrounded by round hills with very few trees. This region displays distinct deep green grass in Generation 3 coverage, but appears more arid in Generation 4.

Izmir Province Street Signs

Street signs in the Izmir Province are dark blue, noticeably bulge outwards, and commonly feature the white emblem of Izmir at the top.

Istanbul Street Signs

Red street signs with a colored bottom strip in Turkey feature a white arrow and numbers in the bottom right corner. If this arrow points in both directions with a single arrowhead, the location is almost certainly Istanbul.

Bursa Street Signs

Street signs in Bursa are green and generally feature slightly extruded letters, meaning they are not completely flat.

Turkish Provincial Road Markers

Kilometre markers on Turkish provincial roads display a two-digit province code as their first two numbers. These codes generally increase alphabetically from 01 to 76, with some newer regions being unordered.

Northeastern Turkish Grasslands

The northeastern region features uncultivated grasslands in valleys surrounded by round hills with very limited trees. Generation 3 coverage shows these hills covered in deep green grass, while Generation 4 coverage depicts a more arid appearance.

Izmir Province Street Signs

In the Izmir Province of Turkey, street signs are dark blue, bulge outwards, and commonly feature the white emblem of Izmir at the top.

Trabzon Street Signs

Street signs in Trabzon are red and oval-shaped.

Bolu Street Signs

Street signs in Bolu are green, completely flat, and lack any kind of border.

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Bursa Street Signs

In Bursa, street signs are green and generally feature slightly extruded letters that are not completely flat.

Bozcaada Touristic Signs

The island of Bozcaada features light blue and grey touristic signs that are either arrow-shaped or rectangular with a half-circle on top.

Izmir Province Street Signs

Street signs in Izmir Province are dark blue and noticeably bulge outward. They very commonly have the Izmir emblem in white at the top.

Ankara Province Street Signs

Street signs in the Ankara Province are blue with a small round top.

Bolu Street Signs

Street signs in Bolu are green, flat, and have no border.

Bursa Street Signs

Street signs in Bursa are green. They generally have slightly extruded letters, so the signs are not completely flat.

Red Oval Signs

Street signs in Trabzon and Yalvaç are red and oval-shaped. House numbers use the same design.

Istanbul Street Signs

Red street signs with a coloured bottom strip appear in several cities. In the bottom right corner, look for a white arrow and numbers; a two-way arrow with a single arrowhead points to Istanbul.

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Lush Northern Forests

Northern Turkey is significantly lusher and more forested than the rest of the country.

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Lake Beyşehir and Eğirdir Roads

A small, single-lane road with jagged, exposed rock and Pinus brutia to the west runs along the western shore of Lake Beyşehir. This road can be differentiated from the road west of Lake Eğirdir, which features a middle road line.

Turkey Road Line Colors

Road markings in Turkey feature yellow outer lines and white inner lines.

Undivided Four-Lane Highways

Four-lane highways that have no physical divider other than double middle road lines are almost exclusively found in the eastern half of Turkey.

Lake Road Markings

Roads west of Lake Eğirdir may feature a middle road line. In contrast, single-lane roads along the western shore of Lake Beyşehir may lack a middle road line.

Turkish Road Line Colors

Turkey's road markings feature yellow outer lines and white inner lines.

Undivided Four-Lane Highways

Four-lane highways that lack a physical divider, featuring only double middle road lines, are almost exclusively found in the eastern half of the country.

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Turkish Road Line Colors

Most roads in Turkey feature white road lines, though yellow road lines are also not uncommon.

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Turkish Road Line Colors

Most roads in Turkey feature white road lines, though yellow road lines are also commonly seen.

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Bodrum Whitewashed Buildings

Around Bodrum, whitewashed buildings with flat roofs are commonly found.

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Nevşehir Sandstone Buildings

Many buildings in the Nevşehir Province are constructed using large, light, and unevenly colored sandstone bricks.

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Whitewashed Buildings of Bodrum

Whitewashed buildings with flat roofs are commonly found around the city of Bodrum.

Nevşehir Sandstone Buildings

Many buildings in Turkey's Nevşehir Province are constructed from large, light, and unevenly coloured sandstone bricks.

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Turkish Landscape and Vegetation

Turkey's landscape ranges from arid and Mediterranean areas to more forested, lush regions. The most typical terrain is semi-arid, either rolling or flat, featuring vast agricultural fields with very limited vegetation other than crops.

Lake Van Vegetation

Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey, is situated in a semi-arid landscape surrounded by dry grassy hills. Occasional trees grow near the shore.

Lake Van Landscape

Turkey's largest lake, Lake Van, features a semi-arid landscape. It is surrounded by dry grassy hills and occasional trees near the shore.

Olive Tree Distribution

Olive trees in Turkey are mainly found along the Mediterranean coast.

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Mediterranean Olive Trees

Olive trees in Turkey are mainly found along the Mediterranean coast.

Turkish Landscape and Vegetation

The Turkish landscape ranges from arid to Mediterranean, while some areas are more forested and lush. The most typical landscape is semi-arid, either rolling or flat, with vast agricultural fields containing very limited vegetation other than crops.

E99 South of řanlıurfa

The E99 south of řanlıurfa is a divided highway running generally south-north through a flat agricultural landscape. This section features slightly hazy Generation 4 sunrise coverage.

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Mount Ararat

Mount Ararat, labelled as Ağrı Dağı on Google Maps, is a dormant volcano in far eastern Turkey and the tallest mountain in the country. It is often seen together with Küçük Ağrı, a smaller volcano to the southeast.

Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır Volcanic Rocks

Dark, volcanic rocks are commonly found in the area between the cities of Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır.

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Dark Volcanic Rocks

Dark, volcanic rocks are commonly found between the cities of Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır.

Mount Ararat

Mount Ararat, labelled as Ağrı Dağı on Google Maps, is a dormant volcano in far eastern Turkey and the tallest mountain in the country. It is often seen together with Küçük Ağrı, a smaller volcano to the southeast.

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Turkey: Flat Agricultural Landscape

Road E99 south of Şanlıurfa features a flat agricultural landscape. It is a divided highway with a general south-north road angle, often seen with slightly hazy Generation 4 sunrise coverage.

Metal Utility Poles

Metal poles shaped like a ladder or featuring a mesh pattern are extremely common in Turkey.

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Metal Utility Poles

Metal poles shaped like a ladder or featuring a mesh pattern are extremely common in Turkey.

Generation 4 Google Car

Generation 4 coverage in Turkey typically features a white Google car, of which usually only a tiny sliver of the back is visible. The car can have a short antenna.

Google Car Antenna

In Generation 3 coverage, the Google car never has an antenna.

Generation 4 Google Car

Generation 4 coverage in Turkey typically features a white Google car where only a tiny sliver of the back is usually visible. The car can have a short antenna or none at all.

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Generation 3 Google Car

In Generation 3 coverage of Turkey, the Google car never has an antenna.

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South Coast Greenhouses

An abundance of greenhouses is typically located along the southern coast of Turkey, west of Adana.

Square Apartment Blocks

Tall and somewhat square apartment blocks are very common in Turkey.

Göreme Sandstone Monoliths

Located west of Kayseri, Göreme is characterized by tall sandstone monoliths featuring carved ancient dwellings.

D525 South of Söke

Road D525 south of Söke is a completely straight road running south-southwest to north-northeast with winter Generation 3 coverage. A large amount of reed is typically found along this road.

White Spherical Water Tanks

White spherical water tanks can be found in southeastern Turkey, primarily south of Batman.

Angled Square Water Tanks

Square water tanks with angled corners are located in the southern region of the country, spanning approximately from İskenderun to Şanlıurfa.

Stacked Water Tanks

Horizontal water tanks placed on top of vertical water tanks are primarily found along a line following the southern coast and extending up to Elâzığ.

Eastern Divided Highways

Divided highways with guardrails are present in eastern Turkey.

Black on Yellow Chevrons

In Turkey, black on yellow chevrons are mainly found north of Izmir.

Pyramid-Shaped Metal Roofs

Sheet metal roofs shaped like low pyramids are mainly found in the far east of the country, particularly in the area surrounding Lake Van.

Eastern Metal Roofs

Metal roofs are most common in the eastern part of Turkey.

Tiled Roof Distribution

Tiled roofs in Turkey are predominantly found in the western two-thirds of the country.

Şanlıurfa Cotton Region

Cotton is mainly found in the region surrounding the city of Şanlıurfa.

Sunflowers in Turkey

Sunflowers in Turkey are mainly found in the northwestern part of the country.

Tea Plantations in Rize

Tea plantations are common in the province of Rize.

Generation 4 Truck Coverage

Generation 4 truck coverage is primarily located in the far east of the country and along the southern coast. Smaller pockets also exist in the west and around Kastamonu.

Turkish Area Codes

Turkish area codes are ordered geographically by their first digit, which ranges from 2 in the west to 4 in the east.

Mosques and Minarets in Turkey

Turkey is a Muslim-majority country with mosques located in most towns. Tall minarets are extremely common throughout the country.

Grey Pickup Truck

Some Generation 4 coverage in Turkey features a grey pickup truck.

Upward Chevron Signs

A distinctive black and yellow chevron sign with multiple upward-pointing arrows can often be found at intersections in Turkey.

Common Divided Highways

Divided highways are extremely common in Turkey, especially in comparison to other Mediterranean countries.

Salt and Pepper Pavement

Many roads feature pavement with a grainy, salt-and-pepper texture.

Banana Plants in Alanya

Banana plants are found around the city of Alanya.

Göreme Sandstone Monoliths

Göreme, located west of Kayseri, features tall sandstone monoliths with ancient dwellings carved into them.

Southern Coast Greenhouses

In Turkey, a high concentration of greenhouses is located along the southern coast to the west of Adana.

White Spherical Water Tanks

White spherical water tanks can be found in southeastern Turkey, primarily in the region south of Batman.

Angled Square Water Tanks

Square water tanks with angled corners are located in the southern region of the country, roughly spanning from İskenderun to Şanlıurfa.

Stacked Water Tanks

Horizontal water tanks placed on top of vertical water tanks are primarily found along a line following the southern coast and extending up to Elâzığ.

Vertical Water Tanks

Vertical water tanks can be found throughout most of Turkey, but they are notably uncommon along the southern and western coasts.

Black on Yellow Chevrons

In Turkey, black on yellow chevrons are mainly found north of Izmir.

Yellow on Black Chevrons

Yellow on black chevrons are mainly found in and around the western Balıkesir Province and in the far east. They are very rarely encountered in other areas.

Low Pyramid Metal Roofs

Sheet metal roofs shaped like low pyramids are mainly found in the far east, particularly in the area surrounding Lake Van.

Eastern Metal Roofs

In Turkey, metal roofs are most common in the eastern part of the country.

Rize Province Tea Plantations

Tea plantations are commonly found in the province of Rize.

Tiled Roof Distribution

Tiled roofs in Turkey are mostly found in the western two-thirds of the country.

Şanlıurfa Cotton Region

Cotton is mainly found in the region surrounding the city of Şanlıurfa.

Vineyards East of Izmir

The majority of all vineyards in Turkey are located in a region east of Izmir.

Northwestern Sunflower Distribution

Sunflowers in Turkey are mainly found in the northwestern part of the country.

Generation 4 Truck Coverage

Generation 4 truck coverage is mainly found in the far east of the country and along the southern coast. Smaller pockets also exist in the west and around Kastamonu.

Turkish Area Codes

Turkish area codes follow a pattern where the first digit is ordered from 2 in the west to 4 in the east.

Turkish Mosques and Minarets

Turkey is a Muslim-majority country with mosques located in most towns. Tall minarets are extremely common throughout the nation.

Square Apartment Blocks

Tall and somewhat square apartment blocks are very common throughout Turkey.

Turkish Smallcam Coverage

Turkey features Generation 4 smallcam coverage, which is mounted lower than standard Generation 4 cameras. This camera has a large circular blur with a small front protrusion, though the blur can sometimes be fully transparent.

Grey Pickup Truck

A grey pickup truck can be found in some Generation 4 coverage of Turkey.

Red and White Chevrons

Narrow chevrons with a red and white color scheme can sometimes be seen.

Turkish Chevrons

Chevrons in Turkey are typically red on white.

Divided Highways

Divided highways are extremely common in Turkey, especially when compared to other Mediterranean countries.

Banana Plants in Alanya

Banana plants are found around the city of Alanya in Turkey.

Vertical Water Tanks

Vertical water tanks are common throughout most of Turkey, but they are notably rare along the southern and western coasts.

Yellow on Black Chevrons

Yellow on black chevrons are mainly found in and around the western Balıkesir Province and in the far east of the country. They can also very rarely be found in other locations.

Flat Roof Distribution

Flat roofs in Turkey are mostly found in the southeastern region of the country. They can also be seen to a lesser extent along the southern coast.

Steep Rocky River Valleys

River valleys surrounded by steep, barren, and rocky cliff sides are located between the cities of Erzurum and Artvin, as well as near the city of Hakkâri.

Vineyards East of Izmir

A majority of all vineyards in Turkey are located in a region to the east of Izmir.

Turkish Pine Distribution

Turkish pines are mainly found near the Mediterranean coast.

Turkey's Numbered Road Markers

Turkey's largest numbered roads feature an O followed by a hyphen and the road number on kilometer markers. D-road markers omit the "D", displaying a three-digit road number, a section number on top that generally increases to the southeast, and the kilometer at the bottom.

Generation 4 Smallcam Coverage

Turkey features Generation 4 "smallcam" coverage, which is mounted lower than standard Generation 4 cameras. This camera has a large circular blur with a small front protrusion, though the blur can sometimes be fully transparent.

Turkish Chevrons

Turkish chevrons are typically red on white. Other chevron types also exist.

D525 South of Söke

Road D525 south of Söke is a straight road running south-southwest to north-northeast with winter Generation 3 coverage. A large amount of reed is typically found along this road.

Flat Roof Regions

Flat roofs in Turkey are mostly concentrated in the southeastern part of the country and, to a lesser degree, along the southern coast.

Steep Rocky River Valleys

River valleys surrounded by steep, barren, and rocky cliff sides can be found between the cities of Erzurum and Artvin, as well as near the city of Hakkâri.

Turkish Pines

Turkish pines are mainly found near the Mediterranean coast.

Turkish Road Kilometre Markers

Turkey's largest road type features an 'O' followed by a hyphen and the road number on kilometre markers. The second largest type, D-roads, omit the 'D' on markers, displaying a three-digit road number with the section number on top and the kilometre at the bottom.

Upward Chevron Signs

Intersections in Turkey often feature a distinctive black and yellow chevron sign. This sign contains multiple arrows pointing upward.

Grainy Road Pavement

Many roads in Turkey feature pavement with a grainy, salt-and-pepper texture.

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Stop Sign Text

Stop signs may show the word “DUR.” This is unique to Turkey.

Eastern Highway Markings

Four-lane divided highways with no physical divider, marked only by double middle road lines, are almost exclusively found in eastern Turkey.

Road Line Colors

Turkish road lines are usually white, but yellow road lines are also common. Some roads have fully yellow lines, while others use a mix of yellow and white lines.

Turkey Road Marking

A small single-lane road along the western shore of Lake Beyşehir has jagged exposed rock and Turkish pines to the west. The road west of Lake Eğirdir can be distinguished by a middle road line.

Turkey Road Marking

Road lines: outside yellow, inside white.

Flat Roof Regions

Flat roofs are mostly found in the southeast of Turkey and, to a lesser extent, along the south coast.

Bodrum Whitewashed Buildings

Around Bodrum, this architecture is commonly seen as whitewashed buildings with flat roofs. They are often paired with blue details or unpainted stone walls.

Lake Van Roofs

Sheet metal roofs shaped like low pyramids are mainly found in far eastern Turkey. They are especially associated with the area around Lake Van.

Istanbul Sign Clue

Simple one-way arrow signs can appear in Istanbul and in other cities. When those signs are paired with red house numbers, the location should be Istanbul.

Greenhouse Coastland

Greenhouses can indicate the south coast west of Adana. Use this as a clue for coastal Turkey.

Eastern Metal Roofs

Metal roofs are most common in eastern Turkey. This is a useful architecture clue for identifying the country.

Nevşehir Stone Buildings

Many buildings in Nevşehir Province are built from large, light, unevenly coloured sandstone bricks. This gives the area a distinctive architectural look.

Tiled Roofs West

Tiled roofs are mostly found in the western two thirds of Turkey. This pattern is useful for spotting the country in architecture clues.

Mediterranean Olive Trees

Olive trees are mainly found on the Mediterranean coast. This is a useful vegetation clue for Turkey.

Lake Van Vegetation

Lake Van sits in a semi-arid landscape with dry grassy hills around the shore. Occasional trees and agricultural fields are also present near the lake.

Turkey Vegetation

Turkey’s landscape ranges from arid in the southeast to Mediterranean in the southwest, with a more forested and lush landscape in the north. The most typical landscape is semi-arid, either rolling or flat, with vast agricultural fields and very limited vegetation other than crops.

Banana Plants in Alanya

Banana plants are found around Alanya. This is a vegetation clue for Turkey.

Northern Turkey Lushness

Northern Turkey is significantly lusher and more forested than the rest of the country.

Rize Tea Plantations

Tea plantations are common in Rize province. This is a useful vegetation clue for Turkey.

Northeast Grasslands

In the northeast, uncultivated grasslands appear in valleys surrounded by round hills, with very limited tree cover. The area is especially distinct in Generation 3 with deep green grass, but is harder to recognize in Generation 4 when the grass looks more arid.

Bozcaada Touristic Signs

Light blue and grey touristic signs on Bozcaada are either arrow-shaped or rectangular with a half circle on top. They are a terrain clue for Turkey.

E99 South of Şanlıurfa

Road E99 south of Şanlıurfa is a divided highway. It can be recognised by the slightly hazy Generation 4 sunrise coverage, flat agricultural landscape, and a general south-north road angle.

Mount Ararat

A dormant volcano in far eastern Turkey, Mount Ararat is the tallest mountain in the country. It is often seen with Küçük Ağrı, a smaller volcano to the southeast.

European Turkey Utility Codes

In European Turkey, excluding Istanbul, utility poles and other electrical infrastructure may display a 6-digit code. It is often found on a small pole plate beneath the yellow electricity warning plate.

Driving Side

Turkey drives on the right side of the road.

Common Metal Poles

Metal poles with either a ladder shape or a mesh pattern are extremely common in Turkey.

North of Izmir

Black on yellow chevrons are mainly found north of Izmir. Use this as a regional clue for Turkey.

No Antenna in Gen 3

In Generation 3 coverage, the Google car never has an antenna. Use this as a visual clue for Turkey.

Turkey Street View Car

Turkey’s Generation 4 coverage typically shows a white Google car. Usually only a tiny sliver of the back of the car is visible, and it may have a short antenna or no antenna at all.

Turkey Practice Map

A practice map for Turkey that contains locations for working on each meta in the Plonk It Turkey guide from step 2 to 3.

Turkey Smallcam Coverage

Turkey also has Generation 4 smallcam coverage. It is mounted lower than regular Generation 4 and has a relatively big circular blur with a small protrusion at the front; the blur can also be fully transparent.

Eastern Divided Highways

Divided highways with clear dividers, such as guardrails, can still be found in the east. Use this as a regional clue when identifying Turkey.

Sunflowers in Northwestern Turkey

Sunflowers are mainly found in northwestern Turkey.

Mosques and Minarets

Turkey is a Muslim-majority country, so mosques can be found in most towns. Tall minarets are extremely common and can be a useful clue for the country.

Brick Pavement Shape

Brick pavement is very common in urban areas. The bricks typically have the shape shown.

Area Code Direction

Turkish area codes follow a fairly easy pattern that can help identify the general region. The first digit runs from 2 in the west to 4 in the east.

Turkey Road Markers

Turkey has three main types of numbered roads. On O-road kilometre markers, the road number appears with an O and a hyphen, while D-road kilometre markers show only a 3-digit road number, with the road section number on top and the kilometre at the bottom; the section number generally increases to the southeast.

Provincial Road Codes

Turkey’s provincial roads are usually not labeled on the map, but their kilometre markers include the provincial code as the first two digits. These codes generally increase alphabetically from 01 to 76, though some newer regions are unordered.

Turkey Truck Coverage

Generation 4 truck coverage is mainly found in the far east of the country and along the southern coast. Smaller pockets appear in the west and around Kastamonu.

Turkish Pines

Turkish pines can look very similar to Aleppo pines. Aleppo pines are uncommon in Turkey.

Turkish Pines

Turkish pines are mainly found near the Mediterranean coast.

Balanced Turkey

A large set of AI-generated locations for Turkey, designed with balanced coverage density and a reasonable urban-rural distribution in mind.

Turkey Water Tanks

Vertical water tanks can be found in most of Turkey. They are notably uncommon along the south and west coast.

AI-Generated Türkiye

A Turkey map with 60,000+ AI-generated locations created by members of the Turkish Geoguessr community.

Volcanic Rock Belt

Dark, volcanic rocks are commonly found between Şanlıurfa and Diyarbakır. This area is marked by dark volcanic stone.

Rocky River Valleys

River valleys with steep, barren, rocky cliff sides can be found between Erzurum and Artvin. Similar terrain also appears in the southeast near Hakkâri.

Grey Pickup Truck

A grey pickup truck can be found in some Generation 4 coverage.

Tank Stacking Pattern

Horizontal water tanks placed on top of vertical water tanks are primarily found in a line following the south coast and extending up to Elâzığ. This pattern can help narrow the location to Turkey.

Southern Water Tanks

Square water tanks with angled corners appear in southern Turkey, roughly from İskenderun to Şanlıurfa.

Turkey Apartment Blocks

Tall, somewhat square apartment blocks are very common in Turkey. Use this as a visual clue when identifying the country.

Turkey Domain

Turkey uses the country domain .tr. This is the country code for Turkey.

Dotless I

The dotless lowercase ı is a letter especially associated with Turkish. It looks like a lowercase i without a dot.

Breve on Ğ ğ

The letter Ğ ğ uses a breve. This mark appears above the letter.

Umlauted Turkish Letters

Look for Ö ö and Ü ü, which use an umlaut with two dots. These letters are part of Turkish writing.

Söke Road Reed Stretch

Road D525 south of Söke is a completely straight road running south-south-west to north-north-east. In winter, Generation 3 coverage is present, and reed is typically found along the road.

Cedilla Letters

Look for Ç ç and Ş ş, which use a cedilla, a hook below the letter.

Rare Yellow Version

A rare yellow version exists in some areas with high snowfall.

Southeast Water Tanks

White spherical water tanks can be found in southeastern Turkey, mainly south of Batman.

Şanlıurfa Cotton Region

Cotton is mainly found in the region surrounding Şanlıurfa. Use this as a regional clue for Turkey.

Road Surface Texture

Many roads have pavement with a grainy, salt-and-pepper texture.

Divided Highways

Divided highways are extremely common in Turkey. This is especially true compared with other Mediterranean countries.

Turkey Vineyards East

A majority of Turkey’s vineyards are found in a region east of Izmir.

Chevron Tip Placement

Usually, the tip of the arrow does not touch the edge of the chevron. Some chevrons have a neon yellow border.

Yellow Black Chevrons

Yellow-on-black chevrons are mainly found in and around Balıkesir Province in western Turkey and in Kars Province in the far east. They may very rarely appear elsewhere.

Turkish Chevrons

Turkish chevrons are typically red on white. Some regional variants also exist.

Intersection Chevron Markers

Look for a distinctive black-and-yellow chevron at intersections, often with multiple arrows pointing upward. This road marking can help identify Turkey.

Red and White Chevrons

Narrow chevrons with a red and white colour scheme can sometimes be seen. They fit the country’s visual clues in this category.

Wide-Spaced Direction Signs

Direction signs use a very distinct font. The noticeably wide letter spacing can help identify Turkey.

Snow Pole Markings

Snow poles usually feature a black-orange-black-white colour sequence from top to bottom. Small red reflectors are also present.

Guardrail Types

In Turkey, guardrail type can help narrow down tough 50-50s. Seeing both A-type and B-type guardrails rules out all southern European and Middle Eastern countries except Montenegro and Israel & the West Bank.

B-Type Guardrails

B-type guardrails have square edges. Use this as a country clue for Turkey.

A-Type Guardrails

A-type guardrails have rounded edges. This is a useful clue for Turkey.

Turkey Guardrails

Turkey uses both main types of guardrails. This can help identify road scenes from the country.

Göreme Monoliths

Göreme, west of Kayseri, is recognised by its tall sandstone monoliths with ancient dwellings carved into them.