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EASTERN ANATOLIA OF TURKEY
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Eastern Anatolia is turkey’s largest
region where population is not that much dense. It is a place that
attracts a number of tourist and holiday seekers from across the
world to have a great time in the cold weather here.
Eastern Anatolia being the coldest area of Turkey is rich in
mountains and peaks where people from far off places come to enjoy
the beauty and have a great time exploring and hiking. It has many
wonderful locations that people love to explore.
If you are up for spending challenging vacations this year, then
don’t missing visiting Eastern Anatolia in Turkey. It is a region
full of mountains surrounded by cold atmosphere. The lakes and
valleys here have a beauty that is beyond compare.
If you have ever happened to visit Turkey and learned its
geographical importance, then you must have heard that Eastern
Anatolia is the largest region of this country. There are many
places in turkey visiting which is a must. There is a lot of
importance of tourism in Turkey which is the reason why we see a
number of foreigners each year visiting and exploring various
regions of the country.
Eastern Anatolia covers almost 21 % area of Turkey with land of
163000 km square. This area is quite uneven and the altitude of this
region is two thousand meters. Many of the highest peaks of Turkey
are found in Eastern Anatolia. The temperate here is mostly low and
in winters it is extremely cold out there because Eastern Anatolia
is mostly covers mountainous region. If we compare this region with
others on the basis of snow fall and the days without snow fall then
this region is way different from other regions. Its provinces such
as Erzurum and Kars get snow for ninety days in a year. Snow here
attracts many people from across the world to enjoy the cold and
rejoice themselves in spending their vacations in this mountainous
region.
The view of the mountain ranges here is extremely pleasing for the
eyes. If you are looking forward to spend your holidays at some
mountainous spot and you want to see heights then Eastern Anatolia
is the prefect destination for you.
Eastern Anatolia is rich in economic activities such as agriculture
and husbandry. There is a lot pasture here in this region because of
the number of animals present here. What many do not know is that
the Eastern Anatolia contributes in producing one fourth of the
total animal products production in Turkey.
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The lands that are suitable for agriculture are short here in this
region. Wheat, barley, sugar beets, cotton and Tabaco are produced
here. A sad thing is that fruits do not grow here because due to
weather conditions. There are no fruit trees but still the natives
of region have managed to grow fruits on the hollow plains.
The highlands in the north side are known by the name of Turkey’s
Siberia. The mountain ranges stretching from the north to the south
consist of barren lands. At the foot of the lofty ranges lie the
fertile basins of the region. As the climate conditions of this
region are not that much suitable for living, the population in this
area is not much dense.
The locals here earn income from stockbreeding. This is the most
unemployed region of Turkey. The major provinces of Eastern Anatolia
are Malatya, Bingol, Kars, Van, Ardahan, Erzurum, Mus, Elaziq, Iqdir,
Hakkari, Aqri, Bitlis.
Some of the popular lakes of the region are Van Golu (Turkey’s
largest lake), Ercek, Nazik, Balik, Hazar, Cildir. The popular
rivers of Eastern Anatolia include Kura, Dicle, Firat, Zap and Aras.
There are many more locations in Eastern Anatolia that promote
tourism Turkey. When you will visit Anatolia then you will certainly
learn a lot about the culture here and the people who live here.
This area is vast and therefore you will have plenty of sites and
mountainous locations to explore here.
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The provinces located in the
Eastern Anatolia Region are:
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