Central Anatolia Region

This article is about the geographical region. For the statistical region within Turkey, see Central Anatolia Region (statistical).
Central Anatolia Region
İç Anadolu Bölgesi
Region of Turkey
Country Turkey
Area
 • Total 163,057 km2 (62,957 sq mi)

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

Subdivisions

Ecoregions

Terrestrial

Palearctic

Palearctic regions include:

Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests

Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests include:

Temperate coniferous forests

Temperate coniferous forests are Northern Anatolian conifer and deciduous forests.

Temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands

Central Anatolian steppe are classified as Temperate grasslands, savannas and shrublands.

Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub

Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub include:

Provinces

Provinces that are entirely in the Central Anatolia Region:

Provinces that are mostly in the Central Anatolia Region:

Provinces that are partially in the Central Anatolia Region:

Climate

Central Anatolia has a semi-arid continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters. Most of the region usually has low precipitation throughout the year.

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

See also

Coordinates: 39°00′N 33°00′E / 39.000°N 33.000°E / 39.000; 33.000

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