Asia Minor is a geographical region located in the westernmost part of Asia, which includes the Anatolian peninsula and the islands of the Aegean Sea. The capital of this region is ANKARA, which has a population of over 5 million people. The currency used in this region is the Turkish Lira. Other important cities in this region include Lydia, Ionia, and Aeolia. All of these cities have a long history and have been important centers of trade and culture throughout the centuries.