Area Description
Hendek
Hendek is a district of Sakarya. The region receives a lot of rainfall as it is affected by the Western Black Sea climate by its location. Its agricultural lands are very productive and suitable for investment. It is 170 km from Istanbul and 275 km from Ankara by the D-100 Highway. The economy of the region is provided by agriculture and animal husbandry. Additionnally, carrying trade affects the economy of the region as it is easy to access to other provinces as well. The main products grown in agricultural lands in Hendek can be listed as corn, wheat, sugar beet, hazelnut, potato and apple. Places to visit in this district, which is intertwined with nature and has a lot of forestland, are Çiğdem Plateau, Poyrazlar Lake and Soğucak Waterfall.
Sakarya
Sakarya is an important tourism center in the Marmara Region. It has borders with the cities; Kocaeli on the west, Bilecik on the south, Bolu on the southeast and Düzce on the east. Sakarya is located at the intersection of all the important roads and railways. The D-100 (E-5) highway which has an important role on domestic and international transportation and passes through the city East-ward all along together with TEM highway and the D-25 highway in the direction of Bilecik are the main transportation axis of the city. Sakarya, one of the most important cities in Turkey for its rapid growth and development, is also attention worthy for its natural beauties and cultural richness. It is one of the paradise-like spots of the country with its sea, beaches, lakes, rivers, highlands, thermal springs along with traditional Ottoman lifestyle districts such as Taraklı and Geyve. Sakarya River is passing through Geyve, and is one of the important water sources for the land/agriculture. Geyve's economy is centered in agriculture as it has a productive agricultural land. It has a mild transitional climate, carrying mixed characteristics of Mediterranean, Black Sea and Inland Anatolian climates. Geyve's climate, the Sakarya River, and its productive land allow the varieties of fruits, vegetables and grains to be produced in Geyve. Sakarya River is the main vessel of town's agriculture. Especially, the quince, cherry, apple, peach and grape of Geyve are quite well known in local and Istanbul markets.
