Düzce Province

Düzce is a Turkish province on the western Black Sea. Its capital is the city of Düzce. It is Turkey's youngest province, was established after the devastating earthquake of August 17 and November 12, 1999 on 9 December 1999 as 81st province.

The province has 323 328 inhabitants ( 2007 census ) in an area of 1,065 km ². It borders the provinces of Bolu, Sakarya and Zonguldak.

The population density is 303.59 inhabitants / km ².

Counties

The seven counties are:

  • Akçakoca
  • Cumayeri
  • Çilimli
  • Düzce
  • Gölyaka
  • Gümüşova
  • Kaynasli
  • Yığılca

The population of Düzce consists mostly of Turks, but there are Laz, Georgians, Circassians, Abkhazians, Kurds, Manav - turks.

Attractions

  • Prusias Pros Hypios / Prusias ad Hypium - ancient city in Konuralp
  • Number up to 130 m high waterfalls
  • The coastal town Akçakoca ( " Bodrum of the North" )

Famous people

Yaşar Yakis, former Foreign Minister

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