Erzincan
Erzincan is the capital of Erzincan Province in Eastern Turkey. Nearby cities include Erzurum, Sivas, Tunceli, Bingol, Elazıg, Malatya, Gumushane, Bayburt, and Giresun. The city is majority Sunni Turkish with a significant Alevi Kurdish minority.t lies on the northern bank of the Kara River, a major tributary of the Euphrates. The city is situated in a fertile plain, 3,900 feet (1,200 metres) above sea level, enclosed by snowcapped mountains.
Its industries include cotton and silk textiles, copper utensils, and medicines. The city occupies an important position on the rail line and highway from the Caucasus range to central Anatolia and from Ankara to Erzurum; it is also linked by air with Ankara and Erzurum. The surrounding region has severe winters and warm summers. The fertile plain is well watered and produces cotton, cereals, and fruits, and livestock raising is important.