What region is Mersin in?
Mediterranean
Mersin Province
| Mersin Province Mersin ili | |
|---|---|
| Country | Turkey |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Subregion | Adana |
| Government |
What country is Mersin?
Turkey
Mersin, formerly Mersina, also called İçel, city and seaport, south-central Turkey. It lies along the Mediterranean Sea at the extreme western end of the Cilician Plain, 40 miles (65 km) west-southwest of Adana.
Where is Mersin port?
The Port of Mersin (Turkish: Mersin Limanı), is a major seaport located on the north-eastern coast of Mediterranean Sea in Mersin, southern Turkey. As one of the largest harbors in the country, it is Turkey’s main gateway to the Mediterranean Sea.
Does Mersin have an airport?
Çukurova Regional Airport (Turkish: Çukurova Bölgesel Havalimanı) is a projected airport to be built in Tarsus district of Mersin Province, southern Turkey….Çukurova Regional Airport.
| Çukurova Regional Airport Çukurova Bölgesel Havalimanı | |
|---|---|
| Serves | Adana, Mersin, Osmaniye |
| Location | Tarsus, Mersin |
| Elevation AMSL | 6 m / 19 ft |
Is Mersin Kurdish city?
We know that there are also strong Kurdish communities in the big Turkish metropolises like Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Adana and Mersin.
Which city is Turkey’s second largest port after Istanbul?
Izmir (formerly Smyrna), city and seaport in western Turkey, capital of Izmir Province, at the head of the Gulf of Izmir. Izmir is the second largest seaport and the third largest city in Turkey and is served by several rail links.
What airport is near Mersin Turkey?
Adana
The nearest airport to Mersin is Adana (ADA) Airport which is 61.7 km away. Other nearby airports include Hatay (HTY) (138.1 km).
Is Kurdish illegal in Turkey?
The words “Kurds”, “Kurdistan”, and “Kurdish” were officially banned by the Turkish government. Following the military coup of 1980, the Kurdish language was officially prohibited in public and private life.