The Asian portion of Turkey is known as Anatolia, which is an 8-letter word. Anatolia is a large peninsula in Western Asia and the westernmost protrusion of the Asian continent. It makes up the majority of modern-day Turkey and is bordered by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Aegean Sea to the west. Anatolia has been home to many civilizations throughout history, including the Hittites, Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans. It is also the birthplace of many religions, including Christianity and Islam.