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There are many foreigners living in Ankara. If you’re looking to make a change and are considering a great new life, Ankara in Turkey might be the right destination for you.

5,27 million population

45% of population is under 30

2nd largest GDP producer of Turkey

Turkey’s most liveable city

Cost of living below the EU average

16 higher education units with top notch engineering and medical schools

More than 250.000 university students

29 Research and Development Centers

8 Technoparks (of which 5 are active and 3 are under construction)

12 Industrial Organized Zones (of which 7 are active and 5 are at establishment phase)

39 Advanced Research Institutes

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English education in schools is very common in Ankara. When you live in Ankara, school is free for children between the ages of six and eighteen, with a choice of state facilities.

  • Weather in Ankara

    Ankara is located 850 m high from the sea and 270 km far from the nearest coast. Ankara has a continental climate. Cold and snowy winters are followed by hot and dry summers. Daytime temperatures in August occasionally hit 40°C. July and August are the hottest months with almost zero precipitation while April. Snowfall is common from November to March. Visiting Ankara between November and March calls for a good insulated coat and winter boots. T-shirt and shorts will be sufficient for visitors coming between June and August.

  • Transportation in Ankara

    You can arrive to Ankara Esenboğa Airport by international or domestic flights. Airport shuttle buses can be taken from the airport to reach at multiple locations including Kızılay, Ulus and AŞTİ (the intercity bus station). Ankara Train Station is located in walking distance to Tandoğan and Ulus metro stations. Metro runs through the map here below and Kızılay is the main switching point between lines.

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Number of Housing
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University
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Embassies
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EDUCATION IN ANKARA

The city is also one of the centres of higher education in Turkey. Hosting around 20 universities including the Middle East Technical University, the city plays a quite important role on taking the country one step further in arts and sciences.

  • Ankara University
  • Hacettepe University
  • Gazi University
  • Bilkent University
  • Atılım University
  • Hacı Bayram Veli University
  • Başkent University
  • Çankaya University
  • TED University
  • ODTU University
  • TOBB University
  • Ufuk University
  • Yıldırım Beyazıt University
  • Türk Hava Kurumu University

Shop in Ankara

Ankara is a shopaholic’s heaven. Thousands of domestic and international brands are hosted by huge shopping malls where typically the highest floor is reserved for restaurants, cafés and movie theaters. They are open between 10 am and 10 pm.

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Armada

Armada is an internationally awarded niche shopping mall. It can be reached via metro line Kızılay-Koru. Address : Eskişehir Yolu No:6

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Panora

Panora involves top-line brands and serves the affluent neighborhood in the south of the city by combining shopping. Address: Turan Güneş Bulvarı, Oran

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Antares

Antares offers a wide range of shopping, dining and entertainment options to the residential area in the north. Address: Halil Sezai Erkut Cad,Ayvalı, Etlik

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Cepa - Kentpark

Cepa and Kentpark are adjacent shopping malls which are the favorite of the local youngsters due to their close location to the university district. Address: Eskişehir Yolu 7th km

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Kızılay AVM

Kızılay AVM, is located at the very center of city, the Kızılay Square which is one of the most important junction points of Ankara. It is mostly used as a take away spot. Address: Güvenpark İçi Yolu No:2, Kızılay

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Ankamall

Ankamall is one of the biggest malls in Turkey and hosts over 320 different brands. It is very close to Akköprü metro station. Address: Gazi Mahallesi, Mevlana Blv. No:2 Yenimahalle/Ankara

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Forum Ankara

Forum Ankara Outlet offers plenty of discounts and opportunities during the entire year although it is located far from the city center. Address: Yozgat Bulv. No:99, Keçiören

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Next Level

Next Level hosts many of the international prestigious brands besides yerine as well as luxury working spaces. Address: Kızılırmak Mah., Eskişehir Yolu No:3