GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Anatolian Plateau
The Anatolian Plateau occupies much of Türkiye’s interior between the Pontic and Taurus mountain systems. Basins, uplands and volcanic landscapes interrupt the plateau surface.
Fast Facts
- Anatolia is predominantly on the Asian side of the Turkish Straits.
- Eastern Thrace lies on the European side.
- The plateau lies between the Black Sea and Mediterranean coastal mountains.
Connected lessons
- Anatolian PlateauMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Lake VanRelated places
- Taurus MountainsRelated places
- Pontic MountainsRelated places
- BosporusRelated places
- Sea of MarmaraRelated places