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The Aegean Region is a region which combines agriculture, tourism and manufacturing. In terms of economic development, the Aegean Region is one of Turkey's most attractive regions. Accounting for approximately 11% of Turkey's industrial production, the Aegean is also one of the most significant tourist regions in the world. At the center of the region's industry and commerce is Izmir, which accounts for a large portion of Turkey's exports. Below is a list of the provinces in the region along with their leading industries:
- BALIKESIR - Construction materials and agriculture;
- USAK - Textiles, garment manufacturing and leather;
- MANISA - Electronics, automotive sub-industry, textiles and agricultural products;
- AYDIN - Cotton, fig and tobacco farming and farm machinery;
- DENIZLI - Textiles and iron & steel;
- MUGLA - A tourism area with natural and historical treasures, thousands of tourists are hosted each year;
- IZMIR - At the region's center, Izmir has a well developed industrial and commercial potential. In the province there are 3 Industrial Parks, 3 Universities and the Aegean Free Trade Zone.
There are 15 Universities in the Region, where a total of 250,000 students are enrolled employing 13,200 academic staff. Five of these are located in the capital of the region, Izmir.
IZMIR
Izmir is the third biggest city in Turkey and the biggest city of the Aegean Region with a population of around 2.5 million, the second biggest port after Istanbul, and a good transport hub. The city is approximately 600 km to Istanbul and to Ankara. Known in Turkish as "Beautiful Izmir", the city lies at the head of a long and narrow gulf furrowed by ships and yachts. The original city was established in the third millennium B.C. Once the ancient city of Smyrna, it is now a modern, developed, and busy commercial centre, set around a huge bay and surrounded by mountains and was. The broad boulevards, glass-fronted buildings and modern shopping centres are dotted with traditional red-tiled roofs, the 18th century market, and old mosques and churches, although the city has an atmosphere more of Mediterranean Europe than traditional Turkey.
The climate is comfortable, with a relatively mild summer due to the refreshing breeze from the Aegean. The long attractive palm-fringed promenade, Birince Kordon, which stretches the entire length of the city up to the Alsancak Ferry Terminal, is a popular spot for evening walks, and there are many cafes along the waterfront. Izmir has a good selection of culture and entertainment, from the Archaeological and Ethnographic Museums, to the Izmir State Opera and Ballet and Izmir State Symphony Orchestra, to the many bars and clubs. The cosmopolitan and lively city gets even busier during the International Izmir Festival (mid-June to mid-July) with music and dance, with performances also in nearby Cesme and Ephesus.
For more information visit:
http://www.turkishembassy.org/traveltourism/regionsaegean.htm
http://www.izmirturizm.gov.tr/default.asp?L=EN
Market opportunities
Due to her geographical location, economic structure, huge potential and high growth rate Turkey is a world class country, and a candidate for full membership of the EU.
Izmir's agricultural and industrial production makes her one of he most important cities of Turkey. The GDP of Izmir has a share of 7.7% in the total GDP of Turkey. With regard to per capita GDP Izmir occupies a position of major importance in Turkey. The per capita bank deposit in Izmir is 26% higher than Turkey's average. Due to her geographical location Izmir is the gateway to Asia, the Far Eastern markets and the Turkic Republics.
Her favourable climatic conditions and geological structure allow all kinds of transportation. The planned construction of a second port will without doubt facilitate the commercial activities of the city. The fact that 10% of the total exports and imports of Turkey are serviced by Izmir indicates the significant role Izmir and the Aegean Region play in the Turkish economy. When taking into account all the additional advantages offered by the Aegean Free Zone the attractiveness of Izmir for foreign investment becomes obvious.
Izmir offers all the cultural and technical infrastructure as well as the natural and human resources that are necessary for all kinds of investments in a wide spectrum ranging from food to heavy industry.
It possesses a large potential for investment, with good transportation and communication infrastructures, proximity to domestic and foreign markets, availability of qualified man-power. There is a very large organised industrial region in Central Izmir and five others in the periphery encompassing a total of 1300 companies, providing employment for 60,000 people.
AEGEAN REGION CHAMBER OF INDUSTRY (EBSO)
Cumhuriyet Bulvari No:63 35210 IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 484 43 30 / Fax: +90 232 483 99 37
Web:http://www.ebso.org.tr
AEGEAN EXPORTERS UNION
1375 Sokak No:25 K:4 35210 ALSANCAK-IZMIR
Tel: +90232 421 86 99 / Fax: +90 232 421 65 60
Web:http://www.egebirlik.org.tr
IZMIR COMMODITY EXCHANGE
Gazi Bulvari No:2 35210 IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 425 13 70 / Fax: +90 232 484 29 54
The Aegean Economy Development Foundation (EGEV)
Ali Çetinkaya Bulvari No:34/1 35220 IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 422 49 03 / Fax: +90 232 421 50 14
Aegean Young Businessmen's Association (EGIAD)
Mustafa Kemal Sahil Bulvari 1880 sok. No:72 Çakalburnu-IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 278 30 30 / Fax: +90 232 278 30 30
Web:http://www.egiad.org.tr
Aegean Industrial and Businessmen's Association (ESIAD)
Cumhuriyet Meydani No:12/601 35220 Alsancak-IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 463 78 27 / Fax: +90 232 463 76 93
Web:http://www.esiad.org.tr
Small and Medium Industry Development Organization (KOSGEB)
Kisikköy-IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 257 53 56 / Fax: +90 232 257 59 95
Web:http://www.kosgeb.gov.tr
Export Promotion Centre (IGEME)
1375 Sok. No:25 K:3 35210 Alsancak-IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 463 69 50 / Fax: +90 232 421 65 60
Web:http://www.igeme.org.tr
Izmir Atatürk Organized Industrial Zone (IAOSB)
35620 Karşiyaka-IZMIR
Tel: + 90 232 376 71 76 / Fax: +90 232 376 71 00
Web:http://www.iaosb.com.tr
Aegean Free Zone Development Organization (ESBAŞ)
Akçay Cad. No:144/1 Gaziemir-IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 251 38 51 / Fax: +90 232 251 08 42
Web:http://www.aegeanfreezone.com
Menemen Free Zone
Maltepe Köyü Menemen-IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 842 67 51- 52 / Fax: +90 232 842 67 53 - 842 63 49
Web:http://www.idesbas.com/english/index.htm
Izmir International Fair Organization (IZFAŞ)
1375 Sok. No:25 K:3 35210 Alsancak-IZMIR
Tel: +90 232 463 69 50 / Fax: +90 232 421 65 60
Web:http://www.izmirfair.com.tr
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