Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city and the center of the Aegean Region. It boasts rich natural resources, high capital accumulation, a qualified work force, a developed corporate structure, scientific and technological infrastructure and a robust transportation network. Located on the Aegean Sea, the city’s population is 4 million. One of the oldest coastal towns in the world, Izmir is known as an important meeting point for people of different cultures, languages and religions. The quality of industrial products produced in Izmir meet international standards. For ages, this historical city has been a vibrant center of trade, culture and arts and has been called the “Pearl of the Aegean.” Izmir is a home to free zones, industrial parks, technology development zones as well as the second most important port in Turkey, making Izmir a major investment attraction in the Aegean Region. Izmir exceeds the overall average education level of Turkey, standing out with its qualified work force. It boasts nine universities, as well as vocational high schools and higher education institutions, and a high percentage of people who speak a foreign language. Izmir has many organizations that provide foreign language training in English, German, French and Italian, as well as Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Izmir has business experience with renowned multinational companies such as Hugo Boss, TESCO, Akzo Nobel, Delphi, Tetra Pak, Japan Tobacco International, Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, Krone, Rultrans, Mahle, Cummins, Kale Pratt & Whitney, Gates, PFW, Eldor, Lansinoh and Aero.