Usak City

Usak city is one of the Turkish cities and is located between the Aegean region and central Anatolia.

It is characterized by its Mediterranean climate similar to that of the continental Mediterranean. The climate is hot, dry in summer, cold, wet and snowy in winter. As for its agricultural production, it is abundant because of its fertile lands. The first Turkish factory, the sugar refinery, was constructed by the private sector businessmen. These initiatives are still present today in the city of Usak.

Education in Usak city

Usak University is a public university founded in 2006 and is accredited by the Turkish Ministry of Higher Education. Usak University's colleges offer a wide range of programs for both Turkish and foreign students.

Usak is today an important and vital textile center.High quality cotton fabrics and bed linen are widely produced in various cities.Carpets and kilims traditionally woven there are among the most famous textiles in the world.All 60 villages in the province benefit from the growing popularity of kilim and thanks to the efforts of some pioneers. The works were revived by traditional colors and designs.

In recent years, kilim weaving has become a rival to tobacco cultivation as a major source of income for local families, there are many different local types of kilim design, such as namazlik, selvili namazlik, altinbas, albas, aynali kilim and Takmak kilimi, textiles are sold in Istanbul, and from there are exported all over the world.

Places to visit and activities to do in Usak

3- Ushaka Marine World
uShaka Marine World, one of Usak's main attractions, is a wonderland full of tourist attractions that is replicated to four shipwrecks, and has the largest aquarium in the southern hemisphere, where visitors can approach marine life through galleries Underground, other attractions here include uShaka Kids' World, a paradise for children aged 2 to 12. Your kids will love the playgrounds, treasure cave and creative activities there. After a fun day enjoying all the sea attractions, visitors can stroll between the shops Outdoor and obedience In the Village Walk.

2- Valley of a thousand hills
A beautiful area of hills with stunning views, villages and bridges, the hills rise along the banks of the Umgeni River as they flow into the Indian Ocean from the distant Drakensberg Mountains.

3- Mitchell Park and Jameson Park

Mitchell Park, one of the oldest parks in Usak, is very suitable for picnics and hiking thanks to its shady meadows, colorful flower farms and spacious wheelchair-friendly paths.Children will enjoy the playground, the small zoo and brisk walking, while those seeking to eat to dine at the Frisk Cafe, A nearby park is Jameson Park, which displays more than 200 species of roses.