Ankara

Name: Ankara
Address: West Asia, Turkey

West Asia, Turkey

Turkey

People from Ankara are called:

Male/General:

Ankarite

Pronunciation:

/ˈæŋkərə/

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Population:: 5,747,325 (2024 est.)
Country:: Turkey
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Greek 'Ankyra', meaning 'anchor'. The demonym is 'Ankarite'.

About Ankara

Capital of Turkey since 1923, replacing Istanbul.
Located in central Anatolia.
Political center with numerous government buildings and embassies.
Home to Anıtkabir, mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Known for Ankara Castle and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Istanbul

450 km northwest

People are called:

Istanbulite

Izmir

550 km west

People are called:

Izmirite

Damascus

1,000 km south

People are called:

Damascene

Quick Facts

Population:: 5,747,325 (2024 est.)
Country:: Turkey
Region:: West Asia

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