The Republic of Turkey referred to as Turkey, is a country that straddles Europe and Asia. Turkey's geographical location and geopolitical strategic significance are extremely important, and it is the crossroads connecting Europe and Asia. Turkey is a member of NATO and a founding member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and a member of the Group of Twenty. With a strong industrial foundation, it is one of the world’s emerging economies and one of the fastest-growing countries in the world.