Geographical regions of Turkey
Turkey's seven physically-distinct geographical regions
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The geographical regions of Turkey comprise seven regions (Turkish: bölge), which were originally defined at the country's First Geography Congress in 1941.[1] The regions are subdivided into 31 sections (Turkish: bölüm), which are further divided into numerous areas (Turkish: yöre), as defined by microclimates and bounded by local geographic formations.
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Turkish Republic| Regions of Turkey Türkiye'nin bölgeleri (Turkish) | |
|---|---|
Regions (by number) | |
| Category | Unitary state |
| Location | Turkish Republic |
| Number | 7 |
| Populations | 6,513,106 (Eastern Anatolia) – 26,650,405 (Marmara) |
| Areas | 59,176 km2 (22,848 sq mi) (Southeastern Anatolia Region) – 165,436 km2 (63,875 sq mi) (Eastern Anatolia region) |
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"Regions" as defined in this context are merely for geographic, demographic, and economic purposes and do not refer to an administrative division.
Regions and subregions
| Region | Largest city | Area | Provinces (Counties) | Population (2021) | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| km2 | sq mi | |||||
| Aegean region | İzmir | 85,000 | 33,000 | 8 | 10,477,153 |  |
| Black Sea region | Samsun | 143,537 | 55,420 | 18 | 7,696,132 |  |
| Central Anatolia region | Ankara | 163,057 | 62,957 | 13 | 12,896,255 |  |
| Eastern Anatolia region | Van | 165,436 | 63,875 | 14 | 6,513,106 |  |
| Marmara region | Istanbul | 67,000 | 26,000 | 11 | 26,650,405 |  |
| Mediterranean region | Antalya | 122,927 | 47,462 | 8 | 10,584,506 |  |
| Southeastern Anatolia region | Şanlıurfa | 59,176 | 22,848 | 9 | 8,576,391 |  |
- Aegean region
- Aegean Section
- Edremit Area
- Bakirçay Area
- Gediz Area
- İzmir Area
- Küçük Menderes Area
- Büyük Menderes Area
- Mentese Area
- Inner Western Anatolia Section
- Aegean Section
- Black Sea Region
- Western Black Sea Section
- Inner Black Sea Area
- Küre Mountains Area
- Central Black Sea Section
- Canik Mountains Area
- Inner Central Black Sea Area
- Eastern Black Sea Section
- Eastern Black Sea Coast Area
- Upper Kelkit - Çoruh Gully Area
- Western Black Sea Section
- Central Anatolia Region
- Marmara Region
- Mediterranean Region
- Adana Section
- Çukurova - Taurus Mountains Area
- Antakya - Kahramanmaras Area
- Antalya Section
- Adana Section
- Southeastern Anatolia Region
Distinctions of the regions
The Aegean Region has:
- the longest coastline
The Black Sea Region has:
- highest annual precipitation
- largest forest area
- fewest sunshine hours
- most landslides
The Central Anatolia Region has:
- lowest annual precipitation,
- most erosion
The Eastern Anatolia Region has:
- largest area
- highest elevation
- lowest annual temperature
- coldest winters
- highest temperature difference between seasons
- most volcanic activity
- smallest population
- highest[vague] mineral resources
The Marmara Region has:
- smallest area
- lowest elevation[dubious – discuss]
- most climate diversity
- highest energy consumption,
- coolest summers,
- largest population
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The Mediterranean Region has:
- highest annual temperature
- mildest winters
- wettest winters,
- most greenhouse farming
The Southeastern Anatolia Region has:
- hottest summers
- driest summers
- smallest forest area
- most sunshine hours