Afyonkarahisar Province, Administrative province in western Anatolia, Turkey.
Afyonkarahisar is a province in western Anatolia that spans varied terrain across 18 districts, connecting the Aegean coast with inland highlands. The landscape mixes fertile plains with plateaus and hills that shape how settlements and farmland are distributed.
The region was liberated in 1922 during the Greco-Turkish War, marking a turning point for Turkish forces and shaping the province's modern identity. This period remains central to how locals remember their past.
Thermal bathhouses define daily life here, blending age-old bathing traditions with contemporary wellness services that draw visitors to experience the healing waters. These facilities remain central to local identity and social gatherings.
The province has a railway hub and Zafer Airport for connections, making it accessible by different transport modes. Visitors can explore the 18 districts by car or long-distance bus, with thermal facilities easily reached from main roads.
The region produces premium Docimian marble that has been quarried since ancient times for its distinctive quality and color. Under strict government oversight, controlled opium cultivation also operates here as part of the local economy.
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