Bolu Province

Bolu Province
Bolu Province
Location of Bolu Province in Turkey
Overview
Region:	Black Sea Region, Turkey
Area:	7410 (km²)
Total Population	270,417 TUIK 2007 (est)
Licence plate code:	14
Area code:	0374
Governor Website	http://www.bolu.gov.tr

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Bolu is a province in north western in the Black Sea region of Turkey, midpoint between the large cities of Istanbul and Ankara. It covers an area of 7,410 km², and the population is 270,417.

This is an attractive forested mountain district centred on the city of Bolu, which has a long history.

There is plenty of forest but little agricultural land. There is some garden produce and dairy production including good cheeses and cream, most of this is consumed or sold locally, especially as Bolu has a large passing trade: Bolu Mountain is the major topographical obstacle on the Istanbul-Ankara highway, and until 2007, when the Bolu Mountain Tunnel is being opened, most travellers stop here for food and refreshment. Bolu has a long tradition of high quality cuisine. Annual cookery competitions are held in Mengen.

The forests, lakes and mountains are rich in wildlife including wild boar and very popular weekend and holiday retreats for walkers and climbers.

Parts of the province are vulnerable to earthquakes.

[edit] Districts

Bolu province is divided into 9 districts (capital district in bold):

[edit] Main sights

Lake Abant

Lake Abant, an attractive mountain lake resort and hot springs.
Yedigöller National Park. The name means "seven lakes" in Turkish, referring to the number of lakes in this forest park.
The Köroğlu mountains, said to be the scene of the folk Epic of Köroğlu
There are many hot springs and mineral baths in the province (kaplıcaları in Turkish)
Kartalkaya, one of Turkey's most popular ski resorts
Sarıalan. a lake high in the mountains above Kartalkaya
The Aladağ mountains, including walking and picnic area of Gölcük.
Seben Çeltikler
Göynük Akşemseddin Mausoleum