| − | '''Ankara''' is the second largest city and capital of [[Turkey]]. The city is located towards the center of the Anatolia Peninsula. As with many settlements and cities in the area, Ankara has a been a major city in both the past | + | '''Ankara''' is the second largest city and capital of [[Turkey]]. The city is located towards the center of the Anatolia Peninsula. The city is on the edge of the Anatolian Plateau, nearly 2,800 feet above sea level. The city has been major in both ancient times and modern times, presently having a population over 4 million people. |