Английская Википедия:Gediz Delta

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox protected area 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.[1] It is one of the largest areas of coastal wetlands in Turkey and has a biodiversity of plants and birds.[1] It is a Ramsar site since 1998 and an Important Bird Area since 2000.[2][3] It is 26 km from İzmir city center.[1]

Flora and fauna

The delta is home to more than 250 bird species and hosts approximately 80,000 birds in winter.[1] 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.[1]

Economy

Çamaltı Salt Pan, which is located on the delta, provides one third of Turkey's salt production.[1]

References

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Further reading

Шаблон:Ramsar sites in Turkey