12.02.2026 11:50
In the 'Character Map of 81 Provinces' published on social media, the prominent features of each city were listed; many provinces, from Istanbul to Adana and from Izmir to Erzurum, found their place on the list with their unique qualities.
The "Character Map of Cities" prepared for Turkey's 81 provinces has once again become a topic of discussion on social media. The list highlighted characteristics associated with cities such as Adana's "youthful energy," Istanbul's "fast and agile" structure, Izmir's "free spirit," and Erzurum's "Dadaş dignity."
FEATURES OF CITIES
The analysis prepared included a striking character definition for each province. For Istanbul, the expression "the summary of 81 provinces; fast, agile, and always alert" was used, while Ankara was described as "the disciplined and serious civil servant case," and Izmir was defined as "the freedom-loving and life-loving spirit."
BLACK SEA: ENERGY AND DYNAMISM
The emphasis on energy and dynamism in the Black Sea cities was noteworthy. Trabzon was described as "stubborn and passionate," Rize as "the speed that answers before the question is finished," and Giresun as "cheerful character." In the Eastern Anatolia provinces, resilience, dignity, and deep-rooted culture stood out. Erzurum was noted for its "Dadaş dignity," Kars for its "calm and cultured structure," and Van for its "friendship and breakfast culture."
DIYARBAKIR; STRONG ORATORY, SANLIURFA IS...
In Southeastern Anatolia, the emphasis was on ancient history and strong stance. Diyarbakır stood out for its "strong oratory," Şanlıurfa for its "patient and ancient" nature, and Gaziantep for its "work discipline and passion for cuisine." In the Central Anatolia provinces, simplicity, honesty, and traditional structure were highlighted.
HERE IS THE CHARACTER ANALYSIS OF 81 PROVINCES;
- MUŞ: The broad-hearted and brave people of the vast plains
- ŞIRNAK: The resilient and strong structure brought by ancient history
- HAKKARİ: The resilient and strong inhabitants of the unreachable peaks
- SİİRT: The city of patiently awaited deep-rooted values and pistachios
- BİTLİS: People whose character is shaped by the solidity of stone
- AĞRI: Brave people standing as steep as the peaks
- IĞDIR: A mosaic of tolerance brought by being neighbors to three countries
- ARDAHAN: The warmest-hearted people of the cold climate
- YOZGAT: Simple and honest life in the very heart of Anatolia
- VAN: Friendship that unites the world at the breakfast table
- BATMAN: A young and dynamic character growing with the energy of oil
- ADIYAMAN: A mysterious dignity coming from the depths of history
- BİNGÖL: The unwavering and reliable character of the mountains
- OSMANİYE: Hardworking people shaped by the fertility of the land
- BAYBURT: Quiet, calm, and tightly bound to their traditions
- MARDİN: The fairytale characters of history and mysticism
- DİYARBAKIR: Representatives of ancient culture and strong oratory
- GÜMÜŞHANE: Sincere and sweet-tongued people in the freshness of the highlands
- AKSARAY: Calm like deep valleys, proud like mountains
- KARS: A cool, cultured, and deep white world
- TOKAT: The gentlemanliness of Anatolia and calm honesty
- ÇORUM: A hospitable heart beating in the center of the world
- KARAMAN: The center of language and history, with a dignified stance
- TUNCELİ: An education enthusiast, questioning, and principled stance
- KİLİS: The guardian of the border and the genius of culinary culture
- KIRŞEHİR: The land of poets; a heartfelt person and a deep soul
- ŞANLIURFA: The patient and ancient people of the city of prophets
- NİĞDE: Endless honesty and unwavering clarity
- AFYONKARAHİSAR: Patient waiting at the crossroads of roads
- ÇANKIRI: Characters as clear as salt and bound to their traditions
- KAHRAMANMARAŞ: A stance as tough and noble as the spirit of liberation
- KASTAMONU: Nature lovers and solid characters like "Ecevit socks"
- DÜZCE: Always fresh and dynamic in the embrace of nature
- NEVŞEHİR: The tourism masters of a fairytale geography
- BURDUR: A modest life in the shadow of ancient cities
- ERZİNCAN: A resilient and tolerant stance against difficulties
- UŞAK: The entrepreneurial spirit brought by being the city of firsts
- ORDU: Dignified like Boztepe and energetic like hazelnuts
- RİZE: An incredible speed that answers before the question is finished
- SİNOP: The happiest and most life-affirming people in Turkey
- BARTIN: The romantic, calm, and hidden harbor of the Black Sea
- AMASYA: The courtesy and elegance inherited from the princes
- ERZURUM: "Dadaş" dignity, honesty, and a tough temperament
- BİLECİK: The silent, dignified witness of establishment and revival
- KIRIKKALE: An Anatolian bravery as solid as the arms industry
- ISPARTA: The hardworking and modest people of rose-scented streets
- MANİSA: The healing past and love for fertile nature
- GİRESUN: Energetic characters carrying the joy of the Black Sea
- GAZİANTEP: Incredible work discipline and passion for cuisine
- KÜTAHYA: Graceful and artistic tranquility like porcelain
- SİVAS: The bravery of "Yiğido" and unwavering love for the homeland
- HATAY: An endless tolerance where civilizations blend
- ARTVİN: Nature enthusiasts, polite minds with high education levels
- MALATYA: The balance of warmth and bravery with the taste of apricots
- KIRKLARELİ: A life full of Thracian joy and vineyard culture
- DENİZLİ: A textile genius and an unending work ethic
- ZONGULDAK: The unwavering power of sweat, labor, and coal
- KONYA: The fortress of patience, tolerance, and tradition
- BOLU: Patient masters shaping the world of gastronomy
- MERSİN: High commercial intelligence and as lively as the Mediterranean
- ADANA: The address of sincerity and "youthful" energy
- KARABÜK: Strong characters shaped by iron and steel
- ELAZIĞ: The weight of "Gakgoş" and the culture of being true to one's word
- EDİRNE: Cheerful, music-loving, and unwavering sincerity
- MUĞLA: The peace ambassadors saying "What’s the hurry?"
- AYDIN: A life devoted to pleasure and the purity of olive oil
- BALIKESİR: Both Aegean and Marmara; the peaceful balance of two seas
- KAYSERİ: Practical intelligence and a world brand in bargaining
- SAMSUN: The modern people of the Black Sea with a leading spirit
- SAKARYA: A complete cultural mosaic carrying a piece from every province
- ÇANAKKALE: High historical awareness, free and enlightened spirits
- TRABZON: Stormy, excited, and passionate spirits with their stubbornness
- ESKİŞEHİR: A modern, art-loving, and always young spirit
- BURSA: The stance of "Ottoman gentlemen" and industrial discipline
- YALOVA: The peaceful garden at the foot of the metropolitan cities
- ANTALYA: A world citizen living with the energy of the sun
- KOCAELİ: The tired but determined worker discipline of industry
- TEKİRDAĞ: The address of cheerful tables and Thracian meatball enjoyment
- İZMİR: Freedom-loving, pleasure-seeking, and life-loving spirits
- ANKARA: A disciplined, serious, and "civil servant" woven spirit
- İSTANBUL: The summary of 81 provinces; fast, agile, and always alert