Living in Ankara: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Ankara.

Guide updated byNatallia Slimani, on 05 March 2024

Second largest and capital city of the country, Ankara is a commercial and industrial hub. It attracts skilled expatriates and especially young graduates and professionals.

Both modern and ancient, the Roman and Byzantine vestiges standing along new buildings, Ankara offers an historic and cultural cachet that expats can discover during their free time once they settle to live and work here.

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About Natallia Slimani

Natallia holds a degree BA (Honours) in English Language and Simultaneous Interpreting and worked as a writer and editor for various publications and media channels in China for ten years.

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