Aegean Region
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Aegean Region
Ege Bölgesi | |
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Region of Turkey | |
Country | Turkey |
Area | |
• Total | 93,139 km2 (35,961 sq mi) |
The Aegean Region (Turkish: Ege Bölgesi) is one of the 7 geographical regions of Turkey.
Located in western Turkey, it is bordered by the Aegean Sea to the west, the Marmara Region to the north, the Central Anatolia Region to the east, and the Mediterranean Region to the south.
Among the four coastal regions, the Aegean Region has the longest coastline.
Subdivision
- Aegean Section (Turkish: Ege Bölümü)
- Inner Western Anatolia Section (Turkish: İç Batı Anadolu Bölümü)
Ecoregions
The ecoregions of this region are all Terrestrial, more specifically Palearctic, and still more so, Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub. Different parts are within the following classifications:
- Aegean and Western Turkey sclerophyllous and mixed forests
- Anatolian conifer and deciduous mixed forests
- Southern Anatolian montane conifer and deciduous forests
Provinces
Provinces that are entirely in the Aegean Region:
Provinces that are mostly in the Aegean Region:
Provinces that are partially in the Aegean Region:
Climate
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The climate of the Aegean Region has a Mediterranean climate at the coast, with hot, dry summers and mild to cool, wet winters and a semi-arid continental climate in the interior with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters.
References
- ^ "Statistics". Archived from the original on 2011-06-20. Retrieved 2011-05-30.
See also
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