
Kayseri Province in the north with 16,917 km2 in the East again, Sivas and Yozgat and Sivas Kahramanmaras, Adana in south-east and south, south west Niğde, Nevşehir Province in the west is surrounded by.
Natural structure: the Central Anatolian plateau is located in the southeastern tip of the surface of the mass of an extinct volcano, with two mountain ranges between them and the breakdown field consists of the plateau. And Central Anatolia region of the province with the highest mountain Mount Erciyes (3,917 m), an extinct volcano is now. Süveğen the middle section (1968 m), Aygörmez (2094 m), Whole (2225 m) and Hınzır (2.641 m) mountains extends from south-west-north-east direction. Parallel to these mountains in the east, extending Tahtalı Mountains, Central Taurus creates a branch. Province within the borders of the Mountains Tahtalı highest point of Copper Mountain (2721 m), Bey Mountain (3075 m), Bulbous Mountain (2925 m), Smoky Mountain (2873 m) and Body Dağın'ın Sandıklıdere Tepesi'dir. (2601 m) north Akdag, south east and Binboğa Dibek mountains in the south of the territory is inserted Aladağlar province. This mountain range located in northern part of the greater part of the long plateau is within provincial boundaries. northeast of the territory of the province covering Uzunyayla, Zamantı branches opened by the beginning of the river valley has been split by a deep way. And other important plateau of the province, are the Red River plains around Sultansekisi and Anarat.
Kızılırmak main streams of the province, his arm and Garlic tea is Zamantı river. Red River in the northern part of the province, northeastern border province of Yozgat to the southwest in the direction parallel flows. Arising from the mountainous region east of Bunyan and meander to the north of the city of Kayseri by drawing westward flowing River Garlic, Beydeğirmeni near Kızılırmağa participate. Mentioned by name in the Karasu rivers cut down on the dam for irrigation was established Garlic. Arising Uzunyayla'dan Zamantı river, roughly northeast to southwest flow in line outside the provincial boundaries arising from the Göksu river joins with the north SARIZ and creates Seyhan River.
Located in the south and south-west of Mount Erciyes Develi Plain is a closed basin area of a depression in nature. Water from the surrounding mountains, plains in the middle of the shallow lakes and marshes creates cutting. Width of this pond miles Jungle and Spring Lake Sultan is referred to with the names. Major lakes in the province located in one of the Palas and a part of the plain and marsh reeds gene is composed of Tuzla Lake. Another of the province of Kayseri Lowland Plain, the surrounding marshes were dried up for agriculture.
Central Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia and the Mediterranean coast that connects the occurrence of the area suitable for crop production in the province are limited, trade and handicrafts of the people all along has turned to lead. Kayseri, throughout the history of the area around the trade center that was large. After the investments in the Republic, the provincial non-agricultural sectors in the economy as the value gained a greater weight, although the majority of the population from agriculture still provides livelihood. In 1989 the farm vineyards and vegetable gardens and the amount of production was as follows: 288,988 tons of wheat, 164,897 tons of sugar beet, barley, 139,460 tons, 72,302 tons of potatoes, 45,642 tons of dry forage crops, 36,992 tons of rye, 30,342 tons of apples, 13,034 tons and 11,105 tons of grapes onion. The share of the province the same year Turkey rye production ranged from 5 de 1 level. The establishment of fruit juice factory, has been encouraging in the development of fruit growing. Valley Stream and Dereköy with Yaylalı Yeşilhisar circumference, are the main fruit growing areas. Significant in the province Zerdali, apricots, pears, plums and walnuts are also grown.
Crop production in the economy of the province of importance to obtain animals with more animal products are made. Kars and Erzurum provinces such as the herds are brought to the highlands of Kayseri. Major animal products of the province, the bacon is a symbol of Kayseri. Provinces most in sheep, cattle and goat hair are fed; Pınarbaşı'nda horses are running good quality can be grown. Meat and Fish Agency (EBK) is ranked first in production due to factories. Wool and leather are the other important animal products. Depending on the traditional animal husbandry in the province are engaged one of the carpet. Binding nature of the Seljuk period by protecting the original carpets are continuing today. In addition to production units based on hand looms in recent years, many carpet factory was opened. Kayseri, Bunyan, John, and Yeşilhisar (Karahisar) carpets are famous across the country and the world.
A large number of industrial establishments in the province city of Kayseri is. Operations of Etibank Pınarbaşı'ndaki Central Anatolia Silver, Sümerbank the Kayseri Bunyan carpets and blankets with cotton industrial institution industries are the major institution Industry. Other important industrial plants Zinc-Lead Metal Industries, Inc. (ÇİNKUR), Kayseri and Kayseri Sugar Factory is the Feed Mill. The other machinery and metal goods-producing, textile, food, glass and wood and wood products businesses are also working in the branches.
Kayseri-way through Develi in the mullet Bel facilities, a winter sports center is Kayserili'lerin benefit. Variety of waterfowl breeding area as living accommodation and Sultan Rushy, bird enthusiasts carries an important touristic potential. Importance of the province in terms of spa tourism in the region, based in the central district of the parish Himmetdede with Bayramhacı village near Yeşilhisar city south of Hot Springs Bayramhacı is Dutluk drink.
Kayseri, is a province rich in groundwater resources. provinces in the territory of gypsum, brick and tile raw material, chrome, aluminum (Sarız), copper-zinc-pyrite-bird (with Develi and Yahya), iron (Develi, Yahya with Bunyan, Pınarbaşı), kaolin (Develi and Felahiye), pumice stone ( Develi and central district), diatomite (Central Districts), industrial clay (Felahiye), lignite (Central County), there are beds containing.
City and the surrounding area is rich in historical buildings. Kültepede finds both residential and civilizations of Anatolia, Kayseri and the history is of crucial importance in terms of lighting. North walls of the sixth century 1 İustinianos built and and Seljuks, the Ottomans were restored karaman people outside the walls of Kayseri Castle today are ruined. 3-door and 195 quadrangular bastion planned and recently repaired inner saraflar market was established in (1988). The city and its vicinity of the main historical buildings of the Kayseri Ulu Mosque, Hunat Hatun Küllüyesi, Double Cupola, Rotary tomb, tombs Sırçalı, Ali Cafer Vault, Haci Kilic Mosque and Madrasa, Madrasa Sahabiye, Double Madrasa, 3 köskten consisting Keykubadiye palace, Khidr Ilyas Pavilion, Pavilion Haydar Bey, son of Molla Mansion, Kölük Mosque and Madrasa (13th century), Avgunlu Madrasa (13th century), Pavilion Madrasa (13th century) is Hatuniye (1432), Kurşunlu Mosque (1585) on the way to Ankara and Kayseri Tekgöz Bridge (1203) and Kayseri Yozgat is on its way to Çokgöz Bridge (13.yy).
Part of the excavation finds Kültepede in 1969 are exhibited in the museum opened Kültepe. The various regions of the province and stored in the historical and archaeological structures Kayseri High School and then held as a museum moved in 1938 to visit Hunat Hatun Küllüyesine opened. Archaeological works to be exhibited in the archaeological museum in 1969 also began the drop Kayseri, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, which contains works belonging to etnoloik section Hunat Hatun Küllüyesindeki, Kayseri has been organized as ethnography museum. Erciyes University, which depends on the History of Medicine Institute and the Museum also has double the madrasa.
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