Çanakkale Province

Çanakkale Province spans both European and Asian continents, encompassing the Dardanelles Strait with 12 districts and multiple coastal settlements across 9,887 square kilometers.

The province contains the ancient city of Troy and the Gallipoli Peninsula, where significant World War I battles occurred between Ottoman and Allied forces in 1915.

The region maintains strong connections to ceramic craftsmanship, with traditional pottery production centers that developed distinct styles since the 17th century.

Regular ferry services connect the European and Asian sides of the province, while the Çanakkale Airport provides transportation links to major Turkish cities.

The province includes two inhabited islands in the Aegean Sea: Gökçeada, the largest Turkish island, and Bozcaada, known for wine production.

Location: Turkey

Capital city: Çanakkale

Website: http://www.canakkale.gov.tr/

Part of: Balıkesir Subregion

Shares border with: Edirne Province, Tekirdağ Province, Balıkesir Province

Website: http://canakkale.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 40.15056,26.41111

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30