Southeastern Anatolia Region Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi | |
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Region of Turkey | |
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| Country | Turkey |
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| • Total | 59,176 km2 (22,848 sq mi) |
The Southeastern Anatolia Region (Turkish: Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi) is a geographical region of Turkey.
It is bordered by the Mediterranean Region to the west, the Eastern Anatolia Region to the north, Syria to the south, and Iraq to the southeast.
Subdivision
Ecoregions
Terrestrial
Palearctic
Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests
- Eastern Anatolian deciduous forests
- Zagros Mountains forest steppe
Temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands
- Eastern Anatolian montane steppe
Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub
Provinces
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Gaziantep Castle
Provinces that are entirely in the Southeastern Anatolia Region:
- Mardin
- Şanlıurfa
Provinces that are mostly in the Southeastern Anatolia Region:
Provinces that are partially in the Southeastern Anatolia Region:
Geography and climate
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Southeastern Anatolia Region has an area of 59,176 km2 and is the second smallest region of Turkey. Southeastern Anatolia Region has a semi-arid continental climate with very hot and dry summers and cold and often snowy winters.
Tourism
See also
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-01-19. Retrieved 2011-01-15.
External links
Southeastern Anatolia travel guide from Wikivoyage
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