Aegean Region

Aegean Region
Ege Bölgesi
Region of Turkey
Country Turkey
Area
  Total 93,139 km2 (35,961 sq mi)
For other uses, see Aegean.
This article is about the geographical region Ege Bölgesi of Turkey. For the statistical region within Turkey, see Aegean Region (statistical).

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, which gives the region its name, to the west, the Marmara Region to the north, the Central Anatolia Region to the east and Mediterranean Region to the south.

Among the four coastal regions, the Aegean Region has the longest coastline.

Subdivision

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:

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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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
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Source: Turkish State Meteorology [1]

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

See also

Coordinates: 38°00′N 29°00′E / 38.000°N 29.000°E / 38.000; 29.000

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Aegean Turkey.
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