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I. A Vilayet Of Turkey

A Vilayet Of Turkey, in Asia Minor, bounded N. by Trebizond, E. by Trebizond, Erzerum, and Diarbekir, S. by Marash, Adana, and Konieh, and W. by Angora and Kasta-muni; area, about 25,000 sq. m.; pop. estimated at about 600,000. The most important town, besides the capital, is Tokat, and its principal seaport is Samsun. It is traversed by several branches of the Anti-Taurus mountains. It is drained by the Kizil Irmak (anc. Halys), the Yeshil Irmak (Iris), and their affluents, and several smaller streams which flow into the Euphrates. Among the minerals are iron, copper, lead, alabaster, marble, slate, and especially salt. Most of the soil is exceedingly fertile, but not thoroughly cultivated. The pastures are extensive. In ancient times the province formed parts of Pontus and Cappadocia.

II. A City (Anc. Sebastia)

A City (Anc. Sebastia), capital of the prov- ince, in an extensive plain on the Kizil Irmak, 440 m. E. S. E. of Constantinople; pop. about 25,000. The town is defended by two old ■ castles, and contains fine mosques and many ruins. Access from the Black sea is easy, and the trade is active in the large bazaars.