Ionia is a region in western Asia Minor, located in present-day Turkey. It was an ancient Greek region and the birthplace of many influential philosophers and writers. Aeolia is an ancient region in the north-central part of Anatolia, located in present-day Turkey. It was home to the Aeolian Greeks, who were known for their seafaring skills. Stan is a suffix used in many countries in Central and South Asia, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Kazakhstan. ANKARA is the capital city of Turkey, located in the central part of the country.