The term Turkey, Asiatic Part of is referring to Anatolia, which is an 8 letter word. Anatolia is a large peninsula in Western Asia, which makes up the majority of modern-day Turkey. It 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.