Konya Province

Konya Province spans 40,838 square kilometers of diverse terrain, including salt lakes, agricultural fields, mountains, and numerous archaeological settlements throughout Central Anatolia.

The province served as the capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum from the 11th to 13th centuries, leaving a legacy of medieval Islamic architecture.

The Mevlana Museum in Konya city houses the tomb of Persian poet Rumi, drawing visitors to weekly ceremonies featuring traditional Whirling Dervishes performances.

The province maintains extensive transportation networks, including high-speed rail connections to Ankara and Istanbul, plus an international airport in Konya city.

Lake Tuz, located partially within Konya Province, produces 60% of Turkey's salt and turns pink during certain months due to algae.

Location: Turkey

Capital city: Konya

Part of: Konya Subregion

Shares border with: Ankara Province, Aksaray Province, Niğde Province, Mersin Province, Karaman Province, Antalya Province, Afyonkarahisar Province, Isparta Province, Eskişehir Province

Website: http://konya.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 37.87250,32.49194

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:38