
The Kızılırmak Delta is a wetland located within the boundaries of Samsun province in Türkiye, covering an area of place and renowned for its ecological richness. This region, significant in terms of important, plays a vital role for both local ecosystems and migrant bird species. In addition to performing ecosystem functions, the Kızılırmak Delta serves as a refuge for many endangered species. Kızılırmak Delta Bird Paradise (Samsun Governorate, ) " image-alternate="" image-element-format="right
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Ece Sude Kabadayı

Nallıhan is a district in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region, affiliated with Ankara. Located approximately 160 kilometers from the city center of Ankara, Nallıhan lies in the western part of the province along the historic Silk Road. To its east is Beypazarı, to its north are Göynük and Mudurnu districts of Bolu, and to its west is Mihalıççık district of Eskişehir. With an area of approximately 2,079 km², the district is one of Ankara’s largest by surface area. Ankara, Nallıhan – General View (
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Kuş Cenneti Milli Parkı is a natural conservation area covering 24,047 hectares within the boundaries of the Bandırma and Manyas districts of Balıkesir Province place. Located along the shores of Manyas Gölü, this park serves as a vital habitat and breeding ground for migrant birds. Recognized under the Ramsar Convention as one of the internationally significant wetlands, the park draws attention for its unique ecosystem. Extending in a East-west direction, Manyas Gölü spans 20 kilometers in len
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Erçek Gölü is one of the closed-basin lakes located east of Van Gölü, approximately 30 kilometers from the center of Van. Situated at an elevation of 1803 meters above sea level, the lake has a total surface area of 22,263 hectares. Geomorphologically classified as a dam lake, Erçek Gölü is one of the main wetlands within the Van Gölü Basin. The lake waters are saline and sodic, distinguishing them from freshwater ecosystems. The deepest point of the lake is 40 meters, with an average depth of 1
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Zelal Çakar

The Kızılırmak Delta is a wetland located within the boundaries of Samsun province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region, noted for its ecological richness. This region plays a vital role for both local ecosystems and migratory birds, and is of significant importance in terms of biological diversity. In addition to performing essential ecosystem functions, the Kızılırmak Delta serves as a refuge for many endangered species. Geological Formation The Kızılırmak Delta is situated along Türkiye’s Black Sea
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Hafik Gölü, one of the karstic areas of the Central Anatolia Region, is a natural freshwater lake located within the boundaries of Sivas Province. The lake is the subject of research and study due to its geomorphological features, archaeological findings, ecological diversity, and wetland status. Among the settlement examples shaped by water sources, Hafik Gölü has yielded artifacts dating back to prehistoric periods at the Pılır Höyük site. This settlement has been documented as one of the earl
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Hikmet Can Urhan

Erçek Gölü is one of the closed-basin lakes located east of Lake Van, approximately 30 kilometers from the center of Van. The lake lies at an elevation of 1,803 meters above sea level and has a total surface area of 22,263 hectares. Geomorphologically classified as a dam lake, Erçek Gölü is one of the main wetlands within the Van Gölü Basin. The lake waters are saline and sodic, distinguishing them from freshwater ecosystems. The deepest point of the lake is 40 meters, with an average depth o
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Seyfe Lake is a shallow, saline, closed-basin lake located within the boundaries of Mucur District, Kırşehir Province, in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. Covering an area of approximately 10,700 hectares, the lake lies at an average elevation of 1100–1200 metres and forms the lowest part of the 1447 km² Seyfe Basin. The lake is fed by groundwater, surface runoff, and three main springs: Seyfe, Horla, and Yenidoğanlı. However, the discharge rates of these sources have significantly declined ov
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Sümeyra Uzun

Hafik Lake, one of the karstic areas in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region, is a natural freshwater lake located within the boundaries of Sivas Province. The lake is the subject of research and study due to its geomorphological features, archaeological findings, ecological diversity, and its status as a wetland. Among the settlement examples shaped by water resources, Hafik Lake has yielded artifacts dating back to prehistoric periods at the Pılır Höyük site. This settlement has been documented a
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Hikmet Can Urhan

Seyfe Gölü is a shallow, saline, closed-basin lake located within the boundaries of Mucur District in Kırşehir Province, in Türkiye’s Central Anatolia Region. Covering an area of approximately 10,700 hectares, the lake lies at an average elevation of 1,100 to 1,200 meters and forms the lowest part of the 1,447 km² Seyfe Basin. The lake is fed by groundwater, surface runoff, and three main springs: Seyfe, Horla, and Yenidoğanlı. However, the discharge rates of these sources have significantly dec
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