Ankara
Ankara - by Rhino Car Hire
City Information
Ankara (Turk. Engürü) (formerly Ancyra and Angora) is the capital city of the Republic of Turkey. The city is located in the south east of Istanbul in the central Anatolia, between the branches of Kızılırmak and Sakarya Rivers. Latitude and longitude GPS coordinates for Ankara are: 39°55'11.53"N, 32°51'15.37"E. Ankara has a total area of 2,516 square kilometer. The city is bordered by Eskisehir Province in the west, Çankırı Province and Bolu Province in the north, Kırıkkale Province and Kırşehir Province in the east and Konya Province and Aksaray Province in the south.
Ankara has an approximate population of 5,018,000 in 2019 (UNdata). The city is the center of Turkey's government and a number of diplomatic missions are located in Ankara. Moreover, Ankara is Turkey's second most important industrial city after Istanbul. Main products include wine, beer, flour, sugar, biscuits, milk, macaroni, cement, terrazzo (mosaic paving), construction materials, and tractors. Besides, tourism and hospitality industry is growing rapidly in Ankara.
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Wheat field in Ankara – by Murat Taner
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Vineyard in Ankara – by Chateau Kalecik
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Construction and Heavy Machinery – by Invest in Ankara
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Ankara Districts – by Joseph48
Seasons:
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- Spring
Ankara's spring is from March to May. The average temperature in this season is 11 °C. During springtime, Ankara is remarkably beautiful as flowers bloom and trees in the forests put on green coats. One of the most important public holiday in spring is Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day which is annually held on 19 May. Many people celebrate this day by watching sports at their local stadiums and playing sports such as marathon, etc.
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day – by 2019 Hürriyet Daily News
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- Summer
Ankara's summer begins in June and ends in August. This season is the best time of the year to have a vacation in Turkey since the weather is warm and nice. The hottest months are July and August with the highest temperature of 31°C while the average temperature in the whole season is 22.7 °C. There are a few summer holidays in Ankara such as Ramadan, June Solstice, Democracy and National Unity Day, and Victory Day, etc.
First Friday Prayer during Ramadan in Ankara – by Ercin Top/ Anadolu Agency/ Getty Images
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- Autumn
This season in Ankara begins in September and ends in November. The weather is generally cool since the temperature gets lower in autumn. The average temperature in this season is 13 °C. Tree leaves beautifully turn yellow, gold and red. Moreover, it is a harvest time of the year. It is recommended to taste the local fruits and vegetables while visiting Ankara.
Ulus Hal– by Melbourne Turkish News/ Facebook
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- Winter
It is from December to February. The weather is cold and snowy in this season. The lowest temperature is -4 °C in January and the average temperature in this season is 1.7 °C. The activities which are recommended in this season are winter sports.
Snowy Ankara– by Hayley
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All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Ankara
| High Temp: |
31 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
-4 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
12 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
63 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
10.7 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
128.6 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
4 |
°C |
| Wind: |
8 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1016 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
11 |
km |
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| เขตเวลา: |
กรุงอังการา, สาธารณรัฐตุรกี (GMT+3)
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| สกุลเงิน: |
ลีราตุรกี (the Turkish Lira - TRY) |
| รหัสโทรศัพท์ระหว่างประเทศ: |
+90 312 |
| สนามบิน: |
Ankara Esenboğa Airport (IATA: ESB, ICAO: LTAC)
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| แหล่งที่มา: |
- United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January 2019]. Available from: https://www.un.org/
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- Ankara Development Agency. 2019. Invest in Ankara. [Online]. [28 January 2019]. Available from: http://www.investinankara.org / - Time and Date. 2019. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from: thttps://www.timeanddate.com
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- Sugisaki, R. 2006. The Economic Research Institute for Northeast Asia: ERINA. [Online]. [1 April 2006]. Available from: https://erina.or.jp/en/columns-opinion/1707
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-Time and Date. 2019. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from: https://www.timeanddate.com/
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Top Attractions
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Anıtkabir – by tripadvisor Türkiye
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Aqua Vega Aquarium – by AQUAVEGAAKVARYUM via
2019 TripAdvisor LLC
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Ankara Castle – by berke kasap via Google
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Kocatepe Mosque – by Expedia
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Göksu Park – by Gezi Yazısı/ Gezilecek Yerler
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Samanpazari lane – by Helen Betts
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Atakule – by AA via Finans.Haberler.com
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Eymir Lake – by Carrie Simpson
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Sister City Agreement
On 21 March 2012, MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Melih Gökçek, Mayor of Ankara signed Friendship and Cooperation Agreement Between Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Greater Ankara Municipality of the Republic
of Turkey.
Leader: Mr. Mansur Yavaş, Mayor of Ankara
Website: https://www.ankara.bel.tr/
Download : Friendship and Cooeration Agreement
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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Link Pohotoรู/Vdo album |
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21 March 2012 |
MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok and Mr. Melih Gökçek, Mayor of Ankara signed Friendship and Cooperation Agreement Between Bangkok Metropolitan Administration of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Greater Ankara Municipality of the Republic of Turkey. |
Bangkok |
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13 - 15 October
2014 |
Mr. Vallop Suwandee, Chairman of Advisor to Governor of Bangkok participated in Global Design Cities Organization (GDCO) |
Ankara |
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6 - 9 October
2015 |
Mr. Melih Gokcek, Mayor of Ankara invited MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra, Governor of Bangkok to participate in the 3rd General Assembly of Global Design Cities Organization (GDCO). (denied) |
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As of May 2021
