Ankara — one of the oldest cities of Asia Minor. Known since the VII century BC under the Greek name of Angir or Ancyra (Αγκυρα, i.e., the anchor), located on the crossroads of busy trade routes linking Europe and Asia.
Ankara—the second value and potential of the economic center of Turkey (after Istanbul).Its development is determined by a convenient location on the transport routes,the large number of civil servants and students,industrial facilities,banks and trading companies.The city's proximity to the metallurgical base in Karabük,and coal developments in Zonguldak and major sources of agricultural raw materials led to the development of it and outside of the manufacturing industry.To overcome the chaotic placement of industrial facilities in the city,in 1990 he organized the first industrial zone, which was concentrated up to 80 % of industry of Ankara.
There is the industrial zone of Ostim and Ivedik,where focus is predominantly medium and small enterprises. Work began on the creation of 2.3 and 5 industrial zones in the area of greater Ankara. In the Industrial chamber of Ankara was about 3000 enterprises.In total there are about 53 thousand industrial facilities employing St. 380 thousand people,of them 19 %—in the automotive and repair industry,14 % in the electrical industry and 10% in the food industry.45 thousand people were officially unemployed.
In the Turkish capital is dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises and firms.From factories and plants employing more than 25 most abundant engaged in the production of metal products and equipment, and machinery. They make up 40% of all industrial enterprises of the capital and its surroundings.Important role this industry played in the war plants,primarily organized in the framework of the initiated in 1984 a joint Turkish-American space project,as well as major companies such as the military-industrial FMS-Nurol,electrical engineering Arasan, electric Barish,Roketsan,Marconi.
In the food industry prevalent small firms with 10-14 employees.There are enterprises for the production of sugar, dairy and meat products,flowers,cement industries,factory for the manufacture of trucks.In Ankara, there are also the enterprises for manufacture of clothing,medicines and equipment. Rapidly evolving textile and furniture industry.
Ankara—the second most important financial center of Turkey after Istanbul.In 2002 in the capital worked well.600 offices 3 public and 30 private banks.The city also plays a significant role in national trade.
