Albeit not officially part of the European Union, Turkey is one of the EU's main partners and both are members of the European Union–Turkey Customs Union. Turkey borders two EU member states: Bulgaria and Greece. … The EU has criticized Turkey for human rights violations and deficits in rule of law.
What countries belong to the EU?
The EU countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
What European countries are not in the EU?
The European countries that are not members of the EU:
- Albania*
- Andorra.
- Armenia.
- Azerbaijan.
- Belarus.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina**
- Georgia.
- Iceland.
Why is Turkey not in the EU?
Since 2016 accession negotiations have stalled. The EU has accused and criticized Turkey for human rights violations and deficits in rule of law. In 2017, EU officials expressed that planned Turkish policies violate the Copenhagen criteria of eligibility for an EU membership.
Is Turkey considered in Europe or Asia?
Location: Turkey is located in Southeastern Europe and Southwestern Asia. European (or Balkan) Turkey is relatively small compared to the Asian part, the Anatolian Plateau, which is a large peninsula.
Is Turkey part of the Schengen area?
The European countries that are not part of the Schengen zone are Albania, Andora, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Ireland, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, The United Kingdom and Vatican City.
How many countries are in the 2021 EU?
27
| Member state of the European Union | |
|---|---|
| Number | 27 (as of 2021) |
| Possible types | Republics (21) Monarchies (6) |
| Populations | 447,206,135 (2020) |
| Areas | 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) |
Is Turkey part of EU customs union?
Turkey's membership of the customs union is recognised as having played a significant part in its economy's transition from agrarian to industrial. As Turkey is in a customs union with the EU, it has to adjust its tariffs and duties to match those of the EU.