Marmara Region

The Marmara Region, with a surface area of 67.000 km�, is the smallest but most densely populated of the seven geographical regions of Turkey. It represents approximately 8.6% of the Turkish national territory. This region was officially put in existence after the Geography Congress of 1941 in Ankara and is geographically divided into four regional parts, or areas. Its name derives from the Sea of Marmara, which itself is named for the island of Marmara .

Places to visit in Marmara Region

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