Fethiye

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/fethiye

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1. Where is Fethiye?Southwestern coast of Turkey, Muğla Province
2. How many people live in Fethiye?177,702 (2022)
3. How big is Fethiye?875 km²
4. What is the former names?Makri, Meğri, Telmessos
5. What is the primary economic sector?Tourism
6. What is Fethiye known for?Fethiye is a sunny seaside town famous for its ancient rock‑tombs carved into cliffs and its beautiful Mediterranean beaches.

Municipality: An administrative division of a city or town, often with its own local government.
Turkish Riviera: A popular coastal region in southwestern Turkey known for its Mediterranean climate and tourist attractions.
Lycian Rock Tombs: Ancient funerary monuments carved into cliffs by the Lycians, a civilization that flourished in southwestern Anatolia.
Hinterland: The areas lying inland from a port or other coastal center.