What is the capital of Turkey, Ankara or Istanbul?

Ankara, city (1990 pop. 2,533,209), capital of Turkey and Ankara prov., W central Turkey, at an elevation of c.3,000 ft (910 m). Turkey's largest city after İstanbul Ankara is primarily an administrative city, but it is also an important commercial, industrial, and cultural center. Grains, vegetables, and fruit are grown nearby. read more

Ankara, city (1990 pop. 2,533,209), capital of Turkey and Ankara prov., W central Turkey, at an elevation of c.3,000 ft (910 m). Turkey's largest city after İstanbul Ankara is primarily an administrative city, but it is also an important commercial, industrial, and cultural center. read more

When the two cities Erzurum and Istanbul were invaded by the western nations USSR and UK respectively, there was only one safest place for the Turks to live in, Ankara. This was during WW1. Therefore, Ankara is still the capital of Turkey, even though Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey. read more

What is the capital of Turkey and what to see. The capital of Turkey - Ankara: photo, map, history, and entertainment. read more