Aegean Seafrom Cape Baba in north as far as Marmaris. Capital, Ankara is in this region. Mediterranean region extends from Aegean in west along coast. Narrow strip of land bordered along north by mountains. Somewhat mountainous in west, mountains recede inland around Antalya after which there is an extensive littoral plain.
Mediterranean region plays an important role in Turkey's tourism industry.
Southeastern Anatolia region begins where Mediterranean region leaves off at foothills of Toros mountains. According to Turkey's most recent census, country's population is 65 million.