Southeastern Anatolia Region
This article is about the geographical region. For the statistical region within Turkey, see Southeast Anatolia Region (statistical).
Southeastern Anatolia Region Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi | |
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Region of Turkey | |
Country | Turkey |
Area | |
• Total | 59,176 km2 (22,848 sq mi) |
The Southeastern Anatolia Region (Turkish: Güneydoğu Anadolu Bölgesi) is a geographical region of Turkey.
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
Ecoregions
Main article: List of ecoregions in Turkey
Terrestrial
Palearctic
Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests
- Eastern Anatolian deciduous forests
- Zagros Mountains forest steppe
Temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands
Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub
Provinces
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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Southeastern Anatolia Region has an area of 76.509 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.