Edirne Province, Administrative province in Eastern Thrace, Turkey
Edirne Province is an administrative unit in Turkey forming the northwestern European part of the country, reaching the borders with Bulgaria and Greece. The area comprises nine districts with towns and settlements along rivers and roads that cross flat and hilly terrain.
The region belonged to different empires over the centuries and lay within the influence of Greek, Roman and Ottoman rule. After the founding of the Turkish Republic in the 20th century, the current administrative structure was established, dividing the area into districts.
The landscape is shaped by fields and villages that extend toward the borders with Bulgaria and Greece. Traditional houses can still be found in the towns, and people maintain regional customs passed down through generations.
Travelers can drive or take trains through the region, as highways and rail connections lead to Europe and Turkish inland areas. Border crossings link the area to Bulgaria and Greece, enabling multi-day journeys between countries.
The province lies in the only part of Turkey located west of the straits, making it the European outpost of the country. Those traveling through the area notice how the landscape gradually differs from the Anatolian plateau and resembles southeastern European flatlands instead.
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