Mersin Province facts for kids
Mersin Province is a province in southern Turkey. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, between the cities of Antalya and Adana.
About the Name
Mersin Province used to be called İçel. Its name was changed to Mersin in 2002. Even though the name changed, it kept its original license plate number, which is 33. This is because İçel was the 33rd province in alphabetical order in Turkey.
Geography and People
Most of Mersin Province is covered by mountains, about 87% of the land!
Many young people live here. About half of the people in the province are younger than 24 years old. Also, most of the people, around 68%, were born right there in Mersin. Most adults in Mersin can read and write, with a literacy rate of 89%.
Districts of Mersin
Mersin Province is divided into thirteen smaller areas called districts. Four of these districts are actually part of the main Mersin city itself.
- Anamur
- Aydıncık
- Gülnar
- Akdeniz
- Mezitli
- Toroslar
- Yenişehir
- Bozyazı
- Çamlıyayla
- Erdemli
- Mut
- Silifke
- Tarsus
Images for kids
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Mersin is a popular Mediterranean destination for local tourists
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Mersin from the sky
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Mersin has seen fast growth in recent years.
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The beautiful Mediterranean sea shore in Mersin.
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The Refah monument in Mersin.
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The lighthouse in Mersin.
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The harbor in Mersin.
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The ancient Soli ruins in Mersin.
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Mamure Castle in Anamur, seen from the sea.
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Aynalıgöl cave in Aydıncık.
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A detailed mosaic from Kelenderis in Aydıncık.
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Dörtayak in Aydıncık.
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The Kadıncık dam in Çamlıyayla.
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The famous Maiden's Castle in Erdemli.
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See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Mersin para niños
