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Kayseri , Turkey
Kayseri is a medium-sized, economically vibrant city in central Turkey, 320 km south-east of Ankara. The city, which has a population of approximately 1.1 m, is located on a high plain, some 1.000 m above sea level, at the foot of the extinct volcano Mount Erciyes (3.916 m). The economy of Kayseri is based on manufacturing, but also has fast growing elements of cultural and medical tourism. While it is generally visited en route to the international tourist attractions of Cappadocia, Kayseri has many visitor’s attractions by its own right, including Hittite, Phrygia, Ancient Rome, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman era monuments in and around the center of the city. Just outside the city, Mount Erciyes is a major trekking and alpinism destination. Kayseri is well served by transport connections, including air travel through Erkilet International Airport. The city hosts 2 state and 2 foundation universities with a total of 40.000 students.
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