[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3407″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]The province of Gaziantep is situated at the junction of the Mediterranean and Southeast Anatolian regions of Turkey, between longitude 36 \u030a 28\u2019 and 38 \u030a 01\u2019 East, and latitude 36 \u030a 38\u2019 and 37 \u030a 32\u2019 North. Gaziantep is bordered by S\u0327anl\u0131urfa to the east, Ad\u0131yaman to the northeast, Kahramanmaras\u0327 to the northwest, Osmaniye to the west, Hatay to the southwest and Kilis and Syria to the south. The capital city is situated in an area called the Gaziantep Yaylas\u0131 (Gaziantep Plateau), which is relatively high compared to the surrounding land. To the north of the Gaziantep Plateau lie the plains of Pazarc\u0131k, Narl\u0131 and Araban, while to the east is the low-lying valleyof the Euphrates River, and along the Syrian border to the south, the Barak and Dog\u0306anp\u0131nar Plains. Other sizeable plains are the I\u0307slahiye, Sakc\u0327ago\u0308zu\u0308, Fevzipas\u0327a, Yavuzeli and Og\u0306uzeli. The largest lowlands of the city are Islahiye, Sakc\u0327ago\u0308zu\u0308, Fevzipas\u0327a, Yavuzeli and Og\u0306uzeli.<\/p>\n
Gaziantep is at the passing point of from Mediterrenean climate to Continental climate. Due to the Amanos Mountains between us and the Mediterrenean, continental climate in dominant in inlands. Olive trees are mostly in the south of the city, and this shows the places where the Mediterrenean Climate is. Pistachio trees, special to the region, are mostly in Nizip, Og\u0306uzeli, Yavuzeli and Araban. The total forest and heath area in our city is 92.419 ha and it si 15 % of the total area. The west and east of Gaziantep Plateu is mountainous. The mountainswhich lie from south to the north in the west of the plateu; Hazil, Karuca, Kartal, Big Arap-dede and Sof Mountains. Some people call these mountain ranges as West<\/p>\n
\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffc\ufffcMountains or (Sof Mountains). In the Sof Mountains Kepekc\u0327i Hill, whose altitude is 1496, is the highest hill of the plateu. In our city, apart from Amanos and West mountains, the other important mountain is Karadag\u0306.
\nGaziantep is in the transitional zone where the Mediterranean climate type gives way to a Continental climate. The province\u2019s southern areas are under the influence of the Mediterranean climate, so that the summers are generally hot and dry, while winters are warm and wet. The Amanos Mountain range between Gaziantep and the Mediterranean gives the province\u2019s interior a more or less continental type of climate. Prevailing winds in Gaziantep are the poyraz (northeast) in winter and the karayel (northwest) in summer. The climate is harsher still in the high parts of the Gaziantep Plateau and the Sof Mountains.<\/p>\n
Location has an important role in the formation of Gaziantep\u2019s history. The region is between Mesopotamia and Mediterrenean, where the first civilizations settled, at the intersection of point of the roads from South and Mediterrenan to the east and to the north and West has affected the civilization history and today. Since the historical Silk road passes through the region, it has always been important and lively.Gaziantep is an important passageway point with motorway, airline and railway opportunities. The region is at the entrance of SEAP. Transportation in the city is well served by bus ,taxi and tramway.<\/p>\n
The connections to Tarsus- Adana-Gaziantep-S\u0327anl\u0131urfa highways and the interchange roads in the city maket he transportation easier. Gaziantep railway connects Narl\u0131 station of Adana- Malatya railway. In addition, Aleppo Express, passing through Fevzipas\u0327a, goes to Syrian lands via Islahiye town of Gaziantep. Gaziantep railway has international connections. Iraq and Syria connections of railway have provided important oppurtunities. Gaziantep Airport, opened in 1976, started to serve for international cargo transportation in 1993. It is 19.6 kms to the city center. Gaziantep Airport has become a gateway to the Middle-east and center of air traffic after completion of the new runway and terminal building.[\/vc_column_text][apus_gallery columns=”3″ images=”3409,3408,3406,3405,3404,3407″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]
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