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The
province of Karabük is located in the Western Black
Sea Region, and is a tourism paradise with its historical
Safranbolu houses and ancient cities. Karabük carries
the rightful honor of representing the industrialization
process in the history of the Turkish Nation. In the
first years of the Republic, as a result of the revolution
decision of the Great Leader Atatürk on the manner of
industrialization, Karabük province was chosen for the
foundation of the first integrated iron - steel facility
of Turkey, because of its proximity to the mine coal
catchment area and to the shoreline, because the province
is located on the route of
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railway and
because of its strategic convenience.
Districts
: Karabük (Center) , Eflani, Eskipazar, Ovacık, Safranbolu,
Yenice
The climate
of the Karabük Province is partially Black Sea climate but as is
located inland, away from the sea the province can not make use
of the moisture air of the Black Sea and therefore is mostly under
the effect of terrestrial climate. However the severe winter colds
and dry summer hot temperature of Central Anatolia is not encountered.
The most precipitant months are spring and winter months.
Safranbolu is a town boasting a glorious collection of old Ottoman
houses, with a rich collection of pieces of art which represent
traditional Turkish life and culture. Its rich history and success
in preserving it earned the town an inclusion on the UNESCO World
Heritage List.
Best known
for its old Turkish houses, the town is attracting more attention
especially as these 19th century homes are gradually disappearing
from other areas of Turkey. Visitors enjoying walking along the
old narrow cobbled streets, and seeing some of the traditional crafts
and trades that are still practised today. It is also known as the
Capital City of Preservation, acknowledging its ability to hold
onto not only pieces of art, but also the atmosphere.
Climate : The
climate in Safranbolu is a combination of the Black Sea and Central
Anatolia. The summers are hot, winters are cold, spring and autumn
are tepid and cool and very long.
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