Turkey is divided into 81 provinces (states), each with its unique geography, culture, and economy. Here’s a list of all Turkish provinces with a brief description:

A

1. Adana – Known for its spicy cuisine, including Adana kebab, and agriculture, especially citrus and cotton.
2. Adıyaman – Famous for Mount Nemrut, home to ancient statues from the Commagene Kingdom.
3. Afyonkarahisar – Known for its thermal springs, marble industry, and the famous Turkish delight.
4. Ağrı – Home to Mount Ararat, Turkey’s highest peak and a legendary site for Noah’s Ark.
5. Aksaray – Features parts of Cappadocia and has significant Seljuk and Ottoman-era monuments.
6. Amasya – A beautiful riverside city known for its Ottoman-era houses and apple production.
7. Ankara – The capital of Turkey, home to the Turkish Parliament and Atatürk’s Mausoleum.
8. Antalya – A top tourist destination with stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and a vibrant nightlife.
9. Ardahan – A cold region with beautiful plateaus and the impressive Çıldır Lake.
10. Artvin – Famous for lush forests, waterfalls, and the Black Sea highlands.

B

11. Aydın – Known for the ancient city of Ephesus and delicious figs.
12. Balıkesir – A coastal city with both Aegean and Marmara coasts, famous for its olive oil.
13. Bartın – Home to the picturesque Amasra district, a popular Black Sea resort town.
14. Batman – Contains ancient Hasankeyf, a historic city partially submerged due to a dam project.
15. Bayburt – One of Turkey’s least populated provinces, known for its castle and natural beauty.
16. Bilecik – The birthplace of the Ottoman Empire, rich in historical sites.
17. Bingöl – Famous for its floating islands and natural hot springs.
18. Bitlis – A historic city near Lake Van, known for its stone architecture and cold winters.
19. Bolu – A nature-lover’s paradise, famous for Abant and Yedigöller (Seven Lakes).
20. Burdur – Home to ancient ruins like Sagalassos and Lake Salda, known as “Turkey’s Maldives.”
21. Bursa – The first capital of the Ottoman Empire, known for its silk industry and ski resort Uludağ.

C

22. Çanakkale – Home to the ancient city of Troy and the WWI Gallipoli battlefields.
23. Çankırı – Known for its salt mines and natural beauty.
24. Çorum – Famous for Hattusa, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire.

D

25. Denizli – Home to Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with white travertine terraces.
26. Diyarbakır – A historical city with ancient city walls and rich Kurdish culture.
27. Düzce – A coastal and forested province with waterfalls and nature parks.

E

28. Edirne – Known for Selimiye Mosque, a masterpiece by architect Mimar Sinan.
29. Elazığ – Famous for its vineyards and traditional music.
30. Erzincan – Known for its natural wonders and traditional cheese production.
31. Erzurum – A major winter sports center, home to Palandöken ski resort.
32. Eskişehir – A vibrant university city with a canal system resembling Amsterdam.

G

33. Gaziantep – The food capital of Turkey, known for its baklava and rich cuisine.
34. Giresun – Famous for its hazelnuts and Black Sea coastal beauty.
35. Gümüşhane – A mountainous province known for its caves and historical churches.

H

36. Hakkâri – A remote, mountainous region with breathtaking landscapes.
37. Hatay – Known for its diverse culture, ancient sites, and delicious cuisine.

I

38. Iğdır – The gateway to Mount Ararat, known for its mild climate.
39. Isparta – Famous for its roses and lavender fields.
40. Istanbul – Turkey’s largest city, straddling Europe and Asia, full of historical and modern attractions.
41. İzmir – A major Aegean port city known for its liberal atmosphere and coastal beauty.

K

42. Kahramanmaraş – The birthplace of Turkish ice cream (dondurma).
43. Karabük – Home to Safranbolu, a well-preserved Ottoman town.
44. Karaman – Rich in ancient sites, known for its agricultural production.
45. Kars – Famous for the ancient city of Ani and its cheese.
46. Kastamonu – Known for its natural beauty, wooden houses, and historical sites.
47. Kayseri – Famous for Mount Erciyes and its past as a major Seljuk center.
48. Kırıkkale – A central province with a major weapons industry.
49. Kırklareli – A Thracian city with vineyards and beautiful beaches.
50. Kırşehir – Known for its folk music and thermal spas.
51. Kocaeli – A major industrial hub near Istanbul.
52. Konya – Home of Mevlana Rumi and the whirling dervishes.
53. Kütahya – Famous for its ceramics and thermal waters.

M

54. Malatya – Famous for its apricots.
55. Manisa – Known for its Mesir paste and Ottoman heritage.
56. Mardin – A mesmerizing city with stone houses and a mix of cultures.
57. Mersin – A Mediterranean coastal city with a modern port.
58. Muğla – Home to popular resorts like Bodrum, Fethiye, and Marmaris.
59. Muş – A rural province with beautiful tulip fields.

N

60. Nevşehir – The heart of Cappadocia, famous for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloons.
61. Niğde – A hidden gem with volcanic landscapes and historic sites.

O

62. Ordu – A Black Sea province known for hazelnuts and green landscapes.
63. Osmaniye – A small province with forests and hot springs.

R

64. Rize – The tea capital of Turkey with lush green hills.

S

65. Sakarya – A growing industrial city near Istanbul.
66. Samsun – The city where Atatürk started the Turkish War of Independence.
67. Siirt – Known for its traditional goat-hair blankets.
68. Sinop – A scenic Black Sea city with a beautiful natural harbor.
69. Sivas – A historic Seljuk city with thermal springs.
70. Şanlıurfa – Home to Göbekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known temple.
71. Şırnak – A southeastern city with a rugged landscape.

T-Z

72. Tekirdağ – Famous for its vineyards and meatballs.
73. Tokat – A historic Anatolian city with Ottoman-era houses.
74. Trabzon – Home to the Sumela Monastery and rich Black Sea culture.
75. Tunceli – A remote province known for its mountains and Alevi culture.
76. Uşak – Famous for carpets and textiles.
77. Van – Home to Lake Van and Van cats.
78. Yalova – Known for its thermal spas.
79. Yozgat – A quiet Central Anatolian city with national parks.
80. Zonguldak – A coal-mining city with stunning coastal cliffs.