Edirne Province Edirne ili |
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Province of Turkey | |
Location of Edirne Province in Turkey |
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Country | Turkey |
Region | West Marmara |
Subregion | Tekirdağ |
Government | |
• Electoral district | Edirne |
Area | |
• Total | 6,279 km2 (2,424 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 390,428 |
• Density | 62/km2 (160/sq mi) |
Area code(s) | 0284 |
Vehicle registration | 22 |
Edirne Province (Turkish: Edirne ili) is a province of Turkey, located in Eastern Thrace along the Greek and Bulgarian border. It is named for its capital, Edirne. The city's wealth, population, and importance increased after it was declared as the capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Edirne still maintains its importance under the Turkish Government.
Edirne province is divided into 9 districts (capital district in bold):
Coordinates: 41°07′12″N 26°31′14″E / 41.12000°N 26.52056°E