Editing Turkey (section)

== Economy and transport ==
Manufacturing and services form the main parts of the Turkish economy. Industrial production is concentrated around the Sea of Marmara, particularly in Istanbul and the provinces east and south of the city. Motor-vehicle and machinery plants operate around Bursa and Kocaeli. Textile production and food processing are established in both western Anatolia and larger inland cities.

Agriculture follows the country's climatic divisions. Wheat and barley are widely cultivated on the central plateau. The Aegean valleys support olive growing and vineyards. Tea and hazelnut cultivation are concentrated on the wetter Black Sea slopes. Cotton and citrus cultivation takes place in the southern lowlands.

Tourism is centred on Istanbul and the coastal regions. Antalya and the surrounding Mediterranean coast contain large resort districts. The Aegean coast combines beach tourism with archaeological sites, while [[Cappadocia]] is known for its volcanic landscape and rock-cut settlements.

Road and railway routes cross the central plateau between Istanbul and Ankara. Other corridors descend westward toward Izmir or pass through the Taurus Mountains to the Mediterranean coast. Eastern routes connect the interior with Georgia and Iran, while southern roads continue toward Iraq and Syria.

The Bosporus and Dardanelles form the only maritime passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Commercial vessels travel through both straits, while ferries provide local connections across the Bosporus and Dardanelles. Istanbul is the country's largest aviation centre. Mersin handles cargo on the Mediterranean coast, Izmir serves the Aegean, and Samsun provides access to Black Sea shipping.