Ankara is a city beginning with the letter A. Although it is the second largest city in Turkey (after Istanbul), it is the capital of Turkey. It is located in the central part of the country in the Anatolian Highlands. The city is an important center of trade and industry, as well as the seat of the Turkish government and embassies of all countries. The city has over 5 million permanent residents, but this number is constantly growing. In the past, Ankara was known to breed goats, cats and white rabbits, as well as honey, pears and grapes.
A common mistake is to say that the capital of Turkey is Istanbul. Although Ankara is not that popular, it is undoubtedly the heart of the country. This modern, vast city is a huge metropolis that perfectly illustrates the contemporary changes taking place in Turkey.