As the capital of Turkey, Ankara is a beautiful and sprawling city that sits on the bank of river Kizil. It is a hub for the performing arts, is home to the seat of the Turkish government and houses all foreign embassies. It is also well known for being an important location for trade within Turkey. Ankara boasts a stunning landscape that mixes modern and historical elements that date back to the Bronze Age. With a multicultural population, Ankara’s residents originate from various areas throughout Turkey and other Balkan countries. Most of its population are practicing Sunni Muslim’s with the minority primarily being Christians. Turkish is the main language spoken in Ankara and some residents speak Kurdish and Arabic as well. People in Ankara exhibit the friendly and hospital behaviour seen in the rest of the country and are always happy to offer help. Entertaining is important to those in Ankara, which can be demonstrated through their enjoyment of cooking for others. Traditional food served in Ankara includes bazlama, flatbread cooked in an outdoor oven, and Bulgur pilaf, a Turkish grain dish flavoured with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and various spices.