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Ankara

Ankara is the capital and second-most populous city of Turkey, located in the central Anatolian region. It serves as the seat of the Turkish government and parliament, and hosts most ministries and many foreign missions. The city has a population of around five million people and functions as a major political, administrative, and educational center.

The area has a long history with settlements dating to the Hittite and Phrygian periods, later part

Economy and institutions: Ankara's economy is dominated by public administration, defense and technology industries, education, and

Culture and landmarks: Notable sites include Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk; the Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi; Hacı

Transportation and climate: Ankara has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. It is served

of
the
Roman
and
Byzantine
empires
and
the
Seljuk
and
Ottoman
realms.
Ankara
rose
to
national
prominence
after
the
founding
of
the
Republic
of
Turkey;
in
1923
Mustafa
Kemal
Atatürk
designated
it
the
capital,
choosing
a
central
interior
location.
Since
then
the
city
has
expanded
rapidly,
adding
universities,
industries,
and
a
modern
infrastructure.
healthcare.
It
hosts
several
universities,
notably
Middle
East
Technical
University
(METU),
Bilkent
University,
Hacettepe
University,
and
Ankara
University.
The
city
also
has
a
growing
service
sector
and
research
facilities.
Bayram
Mosque;
and
the
Ankara
Castle.
The
city
hosts
theaters,
museums,
and
cultural
festivals.
by
Esenboğa
International
Airport
and
a
network
of
rail
and
road
links;
high-speed
trains
connect
to
Istanbul
and
other
cities.
Urban
transport
includes
metro
and
a
light
rail
system
known
as
Ankaray.