Black Sea Region

From Turkey Travel Guide

Black Sea Region

[edit] Location

Black Sea Region is located in the north part of Turkey, surrounded by Marmara Region on the west, Central Anatolia Region on the south, Eastern Anatolia Region on the east and the Black Sea(Karadeniz) on the north.

[edit] Provinces

• Amasya
• Artvin
• Bartın
• Bayburt
• Bolu
• Çorum
• Düzce
• Giresun
• Gümüşhane
• Karabük
• Kastamonu
• Ordu
• Rize
• Samsun
• Sinop
• Tokat
• Trabzon
• Zonguldak

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[edit] Geography

The area of Black Sea Region is about 140,000 km2. The Black Sea region consists of a rocky coastline, with rivers and gorges throughout its mountainous ranges. The high hills are densely forested, offering a different climate to the much Mediterranean climate of the eastern and southern part of Turkey.

The region is also heavy in natural production, including the area of Samsun which produces major tobacco fields, and the Trabzon region, which is known for its hazelnuts. Further east lays the Rize region, which is known for its lush tea plantations. Intertwined within all these plantations are vast slopes and fields used for farming and pasture, which is ideal since the weather is mild and damp due to its proximity to the Black Sea.

[edit] Climate

The Black Sea coast has the greatest amount of precipitation in Turkey throughout the year.

[edit] Places to See