Gediz_River_Delta

Gediz Delta

Gediz Delta

River delta at the confluence of the Gediz River with the Gulf of Izmir

The Gediz Delta is the river delta at the confluence of the Gediz River with the Gulf of İzmir, in İzmir Province in western Turkey. It is a 14,900 ha area of land that occupies coastal parts of Foça, Menemen, and Çiğli districts.[2] It is one of the largest areas of coastal wetlands in Turkey and has a biodiversity of plants and birds.[2] It is a Ramsar site since 1998 and an Important Bird Area since 2000.[1][3] It is 26 km from İzmir city center.[2]

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Flora and fauna

The delta is home to more than 250 bird species and hosts approximately 80,000 birds in winter.[2] It provides shelter for 10% of the world's flamingo population.[4]

History

Remains of the former Ionian town of Leucae is located on the delta.[2]

Economy

Çamaltı Salt Pan, which is located on the delta, provides one third of Turkey's salt production.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Gediz Delta". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  2. [2]
    "Information Sheet on Ramsar Wetlands" (PDF). Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Gediz Delta". BirdLife International. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  4. [4]
    "Gediz Deltası" (in Turkish). Doğa Derneği. Retrieved 16 May 2020.

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