Southeastern Anatolia Region

The Southeastern Anatolia Region (Turkish: Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi) is a geographical region of Turkey.

This article is about the geographical region. For the statistical region within Turkey, see Southeast Anatolia Region (statistical).
Southeastern Anatolia Region

Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi
Region of Turkey
CountryTurkey
Area
 • Total59,176 km2 (22,848 sq mi)

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
  • Middle Euphrates Section (Turkish: Orta Fırat Bölümü)
    • Gaziantep Area (Turkish: Gaziantep Yöresi)
    • Şanlıurfa Area (Turkish: Şanlıurfa Yöresi)
  • Tigris Section (Turkish: Dicle Bölümü)
    • Diyarbakır Area (Turkish: Diyarbakır Yöresi)
    • Mardin - Midyat Area (Turkish: Mardin - Midyat Yöresi)

Ecoregions
Main article: List of ecoregions in Turkey

Terrestrial

Palearctic
Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests
Temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands

Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub

Provinces
Gaziantep Castle

Provinces that are entirely in the Southeastern Anatolia Region:

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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Source: Turkish State Meteorology [1]

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.

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See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-01-19. Retrieved 2011-01-15.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)


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