The United Nations officially changed the name of Turkey to Türkiye in 2022
The United Nations formally recognized a new name for the Republic of Turkey in 2022 after the country sought to better represent its national identity and cultural heritage on the international stage.
In June 2022, the United Nations officially changed the name of Turkey to Türkiye following a formal request from the country's government. This shift was part of a broader campaign to rebrand the nation and align its international title with the Turkish language and culture.
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