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Aegean Region

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Aegean Region

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Also known as Ege

region of Turkey

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The Aegean Region is an area of Turkey located along its western coast bordering the Aegean Sea. It matters because it is one of Turkey's most economically developed and historically significant areas, known for its tourism, agriculture, and cultural heritage.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
region of Turkey
Named after
Aegean Sea
Country
Turkey
Located in
Turkey
Population
9897313
Area
93139
Shares border with
Aegean Islands
Image
Turkey aegean region.png
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native label
Ege Bölgesi
topic's main category
Category:Aegean region
Commons category
Aegean Region
inception
1941-06-00
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Encyclopedic overview

The Library of Celsus in Ephesus was built by the Romans in 114–117. The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, built by king Croesus of Lydia in the 6th century BC, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

İzmir, the biggest city in the Aegean Region The ancient city of Aizanoi located in Kütahya

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