The economic development of the city was followed by population growth and Bursa became the 4th most populous city in Turkey .
Following the foundation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 , Bursa became one of the industrial centres of the country .
The economic development of the city was followed by population growth and Bursa became the 4th most populous city in Republic of Turkey .
Following the foundation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 , Bursa became one of the industrial centres of the country .