Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and serves as the capital of Antalya Province, which is the country's fifth-most populous province. Located on the southwest coast of Anatolia, the city is flanked by the Taurus Mountains.
Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey, Antalya is a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera. The urban population of the city is approximately 1.5 million, while the total provincial population is 2,722,103.