Japan-Turkic States Network
日本・トルコ系諸国ネットワーク
Our initiative aims to facilitate cooperation
between Japan and the Turkic States
E-mail: info@toruko.jp
The Turkic States
Japan-Turkic States Network (TORUKO) has decided to align the definition of Turkic States with the activities of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). The Organization of Turkic States, established in 2009, is dedicated to strengthening ties, coordinating policies, and promoting common interests among Turkic countries.
As of today, Japan-Turkic States Network comprise Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
The Turkic States
The Republic of Azerbaijan
Capital: Baku
Area: 86,600 km²
Population (2023): 10,112,555
- Females: 5,121,381
- Males: 4,991,175
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022): 73
- Females, years: 76
- Males, years: 71
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 72.36 billion
Sources:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The World Bank
The Kyrgyz Republic
Capital: Bishkek
Area: 199,900 km²
Population (2023): 7,100,800
- Females: 3,485,887
- Males: 3,614,913
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022): 72
- Females, years: 76
- Males, years: 68
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 13.99 billion
Sources:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic
The World Bank
Turkmenistan
Capital: Ashgabat
Area: 488,100 km²
Population (2023): 6,516,100
- Females: 3,288,041
- Males: 3,228,059
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022): 69
- Females, years: 73
- Males, years: 66
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 59.89 billion
Sources:
The World Bank
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Capital: Lefkoşa
Area: 3,354 km²
Population (2022, projection): 399,727
- Females: 181,994
- Males: 217,733
Life Expectancy at Birth (2021):
- Females, years: 83.1
- Males, years: 79
GDP (current prices-2022): USD 2.20 billion
Sources:
Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye
TRNC Statistical Authority
The World Bank
The Republic of Kazakhstan
Capital: Astana
Area: 2,724,900 km²
Population (2023): 19,900,177
- Females: 10,314,585
- Males: 9,585,593
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022): 74
- Females, years: 78
- Males, years: 70
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 261.42 billion
Sources:
The Government of Kazakhstan
The World Bank
The Republic of Türkiye
Capital: Ankara
Area: 780,580 km²
Population (2021): 84,680,273
- Females: 42,252,172
- Males: 42,428,101
Life Expectancy at Birth (2020): 70
- Females, years: 79
- Males, years: 73
GDP (current USD-2021): USD 819.04 billion
GDP per capita (current USD-2021): 9,661.2
Sources:
The Ministry of Education of Republic of Turkey
Turkish Statistical Institute
The World Bank
The Republic of Uzbekistan
Capital: Tashkent
Area: 448,900 km²
Population (2023): 36,412,350
- Females: 18,188,387
- Males: 18,223,962
Life Expectancy at Birth (2022): 72
- Females, years: 74
- Males, years: 69
GDP (current USD-2023): USD 90.89 billion
Sources:
The Government of Uzbekistan
The World Bank