Exploring Ankara's Historical and Strategic Significance

Hi welcome to Ankara the heart of Turkey

Where history culture

diplomacy and a strong defense industry meet

Located at the crossroads of Europe Asia and

Africa regulating navigation through the Turkish race

from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea

Turkey occupies a unique position in global security

trade and connectivity

Ankara once home to many

ancient Anatolian civilizations now hosts impressive museums

prestigious universities

as well as the Mausoleum of Atatürk the founder of the Republic of Turkey

Atatürk chose Ankara as the capital

for its central and strategic location

Feeling hungry As you explore the city you should try the famous Ankara Semide

a delicious thin

and crispy bread perfect to eat on the go

But Ankara is much more than iconic

street food and remarkable history

The city is home to Turkey's largest defense industry companies and serves

as a major hub for military engineering and advanced technology

Turkey joined NATO in 1952 and has played an active role in the Alliance ever since

Turkey has contributed significantly to NATO's collective defense

including with the second largest army in the Alliance