World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Turkey?
Ankara is the capital of Turkey, in Asia.
Ankara became Turkey's capital in 1923, replacing Istanbul as the centre of national government.
Where is Ankara?
Ankara is located at approximately 39.93° N, 32.86° E. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Nicosia, Cyprus 531 km
- Beirut, Lebanon 713 km
- Bucharest, Romania 749 km
- Damascus, Syria 777 km
- Athens, Greece 818 km