Ankara

Capital of Turkey

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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).

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Erdogan's Controlling AK Party Dealt Major Blow in Local Elections Erdogan's Controlling , AK Party Dealt Major Blow , in Local Elections. On March 31, Turkey's local election saw the controlling Justice and Development (AK) Party register its biggest lost to the.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

Turkey Elections: President Erdogan Faces Colossal Defeat As Opposition Wins Mayor Polls\| Oneindia Turkey's main opposition party clinched major victories in Istanbul and Ankara, dealing a significant blow to President Erdogan's AK Party. Ekrem Imamoglu secured Istanbul while Mansur Yavas won.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published 2 weeks ago

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