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THE MEDITERRANEAN REGION of
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Mediterranean region takes its name from the
Mediterranean Sea. West and Mid-Taurus
mountains run parallel to the coast line.
There are 8 cities in our region Antalya,
Adana, Mersin, Hatay, Isparta, Burdur,
Kahramanmaras, and Osmaniye.
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Agriculture, industry, tourism and carpet weaving
are the basic professions in our region. 80 of
Turkey's oranges and mandarins are grown here,
bananas are only grown in the Mediterranean
Region in Turkey.
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ISPARTA
Isparta is famous for its lakes, roses and rugs
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AYA YORGI CHURCH
THE ULU MOSQUE
L I M E N I A
I S L A N D
KIZILDAG
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BURDUR
Burdur is a small city which is known as Lakes
Region". Its historical remains date as far as
6000 BC.
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The most appealing features of Burdur are Insuyu
Cave, the second largest cave of the world and
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Lake Salda,the second largest lake in the
province and is considered to be one of the
cleanest lakes in the world.
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LAKE BURDUR
CREMNA
SAGALASOS
LAKE BURDUR
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Turkey's principal holiday resort in the
Mediterranean Region......................ANTALYA
Because of the archeological and natural riches
of the area, Antalya is called the Turkish
Riviera. The city was founded in the second
century B.C. by Attalus II, a king of Pergamon,
and he named the city Attaleai after himself.
Romans, Byzantines and Selcuks in turn occupied
the city before it came under Ottoman rule.
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Antalya, Turkey's principal holiday resort in the
Mediterranean Region (ancient Pamphylia), is an
attractive city. Düden, Kursunlu and Manavgat
Waterfalls are worth seeing. Perge - Aksu /
Aspendos - SerikSilliyon - Serik/Yanköy
Termessos - YukarikaramanKarain Cave - Yeniköy
/ Phaselis - Kemer/TekirovaOlympos - Kumluca /
Corydalla-Rhodapolis - KumlucaAya Nikola Church-
Kale (Demre) / Myra - Kale (Demre)Teimiusa -
Üçagiz / Apollonia - ÜçagizSimina - Kekova /
Limyra Finike are some of the historical
places.
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MERSIN
a marriage gift to Cleopatra from Mark
Antuanious
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Mersin is an important harbour city at East
Mediterranean shore. In Mersin you may find all
the comforts of a modern city and all the
characteristics of the Mediterranean cities.
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The city is also remembered in history with the
name of Saint Paul.
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ADANA
The city's name originates from mythology. Adana
was founded by Adanus, the son of Cronus (God of
Weather, Zeus father).
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With a history dating back to 6000 BC, Adana is
one of the oldest settlements in Anatolia and is
the fourth largest city in Turkey.
Misis Ruins
Yumurtalik Ruins
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The Seyhan River is the longest river in Turkey
that flows into Mediterranean Sea.
Cotton production has an important role in the
economy.
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OSMANIYE
Osmaniye is a beautiful city with its fertile
agricultural fields and its forests. Osmaniye is
another important tourism center with Karatepe,
Aslantas Open Air Museum, Kastabala Castle
,Hemite, Frenk (Çardak), Toprakkale and Savranda
(Kaypak) Castles.
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Z O R K U N
A S L A N T A S
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Osmaniye is famous for its peanuts and
Karatepe Rugs.
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KAHRAMANMARAS
The original name of the city was Maras. During
the War of Independence people in Maras were so
brave that the city was given the title
"Kahraman", which means "hero".
Dedem Korkut Boulevard
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Carved wooden furnitures, copper and brass works
and handworks
The most popular ice cream in Turkey. Made of
fine goat milk and wild orchid flower roots
growing in the mountains.
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Mount Aligölü has a famous legend.
Maras Castle
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ANTAKYA
Antakya was founded in 307 B.C. by Antigonus, one
of the generals of Alexander the Great.
Antakya, the biblical Antioch, is situated on the
Asi River
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The city was the center of Christianity and had
been visited by St.Barnabas, St.Paul and St.
Peter.The city was also famous as a center of
artistic, scientific and commercial activities.
SAINT PETER ROCK CHURCH
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MOSAICS FROM ANTAKYA MOSAICS MUSEUM
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ANTAKYA HAS A VARIETY OF DELICIOUS FOOD AND
DESSERTS
FOOD AND DESSERTS OF ANTAKYA ARE VERY
POPULAR ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY.
DÖNER
ORUK
KÜNEFE
SAM DESSERT
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THANK YOU
EMEK ÜÇGÜL KAZANCI ILKER AKSUFAT