Gaziantep at a Glance

One of the oldest settlements in Anatolia, the province of Gaziantep is located at the junction of

the Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolian regions of Turkey. Standing at the crossroads of

major north-south and east-west routes, Gaziantep has been an important destination and

settlement for thousands of years. The northern and western stretches of the province are

mountainous, while the border region consists of flat lowland plains. Gaziantep is covered in a

network of rivers and streams, the most important of which is the Euphrates. The earliest

settlement in Gaziantep is Doliche; flint tools found at the site date back to 40,000 BC.

Gaziantep was annexed by the Ottomans in 1516, and was known as Ayıntap until the

declaration of the Turkish Republic. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey awarded the city

the honorific title ‘Gazi’, meaning ‘veteran’ in recognition of its resistance against the French

occupying forces following World War I. The city was thereafter known as ‘Gaziayıntap’ until

its name was officially changed to Gaziantep in 1928. Gaziantep has experienced tremendous

industrial and commercial progress in recent years, and is now the most modern and developed

Center of trade and industry As a regional crossroads,Gaziantep is a vibrant center of trade and industry, and is a major manufacturer of Turkish exports. Indeed, Gaziantep is Turkey’s third largest exporter of textiles and foodstuffs. The city boasts three organized industrial zones covering an area of 12 square kilometers. 4% of Turkey’s major industrial companies are located in Gaziantep, and 6% of its small scaleindustries.

Modern

Gaziantep

Gaziantep is a modern city with

a swiftly growing population. It

has a wide transportation

network, including an

international airport, railways

and links to major motorways. In

addition to many institutes of

education, Gaziantep also boasts

a university and 11 hospitals.

The largest park in the city is the

100. Yıl Atatürk Kültür Parkı

that stretches 5 km along the

Alleben River.