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Ankara (/ ˈ æ ŋ k ər ə / ANG-kər-ə, US also / ˈ ɑː ŋ-/ AHNG-kər-ə; Turkish: ⓘ), historically known as Ancyra and Angora, is the capital of Turkey. Located in the central part of Anatolia , the city has a population of 5.1 million in its urban center and 5.8 million in Ankara Province , [5] [4] making it Turkey's second-largest ...
May 19, 2024 · Ankara, city, capital of Turkey, situated in the northwestern part of the country. It lies about 125 miles south of the Black Sea, near the confluence of the Hatip, Ince Su, and Cubek streams. Learn more about Ankara’s history, economy, and attractions.
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Ankara, formerly Angora, City (pop., 2000: 3,203,362), capital of Turkey. Located about 125 mi (200 km) south of the Black Sea, it has been inhabited at least since the Stone Age. Conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 bc, it was incorporated into the Roman Empire by Augustus.
After the War of Independence was won, the Turkish nationalists abolished the Ottoman Empire on October 29, 1923. A few days earlier, on October 13, 1923, Ankara had replaced Constantinople as its capital, and it became the capital city of the new Republic of Turkey .
- Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Highlights: Neolithic wall paintings, Bronze Age stonework, Hittite clay cuneiform tablets, and Phrygian gold.
- Pay Your Respects at the Anitkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum) Highlights: Sprawling city views from the plaza and a monumental mausoleum. Ankara's most visited tourist attraction is also Turkey's most important modern pilgrimage site.
- Walk the Citadel Neighborhood. Highlights: A historic district of cobblestone alleys enclosed within ancient walls. A wander through this neighborhood is one of the most atmospheric things to do in Ankara.
- See the Collection inside Erimtan Archaeology & Art Museum. Highlight: Ankara's premier collection of Graeco-Roman artifacts from sites throughout Turkey.
Ankara, historically known as Ancyra and Angora, is the capital of Turkey. Located in the central part of Anatolia, the city has a population of 5.1 million in its urban center and 5.8 million in Ankara Province, making it Turkey's second-largest city after Istanbul, but first by the urban area (4,130 km2).
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and the country's second largest city after İstanbul. The city is located in the northwestern part of the country, and has a population, as of 2005, of 4,319,167 (Province 5,153,000), and a mean elevation of 850 m (2800 ft). It was formerly known as Angora.
