68 Geographical Regions
 
Geographical Regions 69  
 
   
 
 
 
 
   

Terziköy Thermal springs - AMASYA

 

the independence of the nation could only be achieved by the will and determination of the nation itself.

 
Tokat province, located to the east of Amasya, preserves the natural beauty of the Black Sea Region, and is also rich in  historical  and  cultural assets. There are works belonging
 

Ballıca Cave - TOKAT

   

Kümbet Plateau - GİRESUN

 
to the Roman, Seljuk and Ottoman eras. Domes, Gökmedrese, Hıdırlık Bridge, the Clock Tower, Ulu Cami (mosque), Ali Paşa Mosque as well as many other mosques, madrasahs and Turkish baths adorn the city. Copper smithery, leatherwork and weaving are fully developed in this province. The hand-printed scarves made here are famous. The Fertile Niksar and Erbaa plains, located on the Yeşilırmak River and its tributaries, are the vegetable and fruit warehouse of the region. The Ballıca cave, 24 km from Tokat, is a splendid natural phenomenon. The deepest part of the cave, which is 680 km long with its branches, is 94 meters. Interesting stalactites and stalagmites show a unique colour harmony. Its air including, which has plenty of oxygen, is beneficial for people with asthma.
 
Giresun, having the only island of the eastern Black Sea, is the a of the myths where blue and green to hand in hand. The history of the city is based on its foundation in the 8th century BC by Miletus as a port. The name of the city, whose ancient name was “Kerasus”, was derived from cherry, as it is the homeland of cherries. The hazelnut is the most important economic product of the province.
 
Samsun is a prominent harbor city in the eastern Black Sea region.  In  addition   to  its  natural  beauty, it   is  also  an