Karabük

City in northwestern Turkey with 140,000 inhabitants (2004 estimate) at the confluence where the Arac and Soganli Rivers become Yenice River. It is the capital of Karabük province with 230,000 inhabitants (2004 estimate).
Karabük has its own resources of dolomite and limestone, while coal and manganese is brought from Zonguldak and iron ore from Divrigi. This allows a varied, yet basic industry in Karabük, including a coking plant, blast furnaces, a foundry and tube works. There are also chemical plants that produce sulfuric acid and phosphates.
Karabük is well connected with other urban centres by both rail and road. Zonguldak is 130 km west, Divrigi 700 km southeast and Ankara 250 km south.

History
1940: The first major iron and steel complex is established here. At this time, Karabük is little but a hamlet, but well located.
1950's and 1960's: Great expansion and growth for the works, bringing equal growth for the city