IstanbulAnkara
IstanbulAnkara is a term used to describe the interlinked relationship between Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey’s two largest cities. It is not an official administrative designation but a shorthand often employed in discussions of urban planning, economic development, and transport policy to convey the idea of a connected major urban region spanning Europe and central Anatolia.
Geographically and historically distinct, Istanbul sits on the Bosporus strait, bridging Europe and Asia and serving
Connectivity between Istanbul and Ankara is a focal point in Turkish infrastructure. The country has developed
Economically, Istanbul concentrates finance, commerce, media, and manufacturing, while Ankara concentrates government, public services, and military
Overall, IstanbulAnkara reflects a conceptual mega-urban axis rather than a single municipality, signaling the strategic importance