
Çubuk Agate Stone is a natural ornamental stone unique to the Çubuk district of Ankara, consisting of a variety of chalcedony of volcanic origin. Formed within andesitic and rhyolitic units of Miocene-age volcanic sequences, this stone is distinguished by its characteristic rod-like crystal structures and layered banding. Under Law No. 6769 on Industrial Property, the stone was registered on 6 December 2017 as a “Geographical Indication” following an application submitted by the Çubuk Municipali
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Mada Island is the only island in Türkiye’s largest freshwater lake, Beyşehir Lake, that has permanent human settlement. Administratively, it falls within the boundaries of Gedikli Village, Şarkikaraağaç District, Isparta Province. Located approximately 800 meters from the shore, Beyşehir Lake, in which the island is situated, lies between Konya and Isparta provinces and is of vital importance for irrigation, fishing, and drinking water supply.The island covers approximately 800 to 900 dunams of
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