Central Taurus

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Central Taurus is a major middle section of Turkey’s Taurus Mountains, characterized by rugged peaks, deep valleys, and significant geological and ecological diversity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
mountain range section
biodiversity rich fauna
rich flora
characterizedBy deep valleys
high relief
karst landscapes
rugged peaks
steep slopes
climate Mediterranean climate
continental influences at higher elevations
continent Asia
country Turkey
drainage source region for several rivers
ecoregion Mediterranean forests woodlands and scrub
forms central segment of Taurus mountain chain
geology Mesozoic limestones
complex tectonic structure
fold-and-thrust belt
metamorphic rocks
ophiolitic units
hasFeature alpine meadows
canyons
glacial cirques
gorges
high plateaus
limestone massifs
hasProperty high ecological diversity
high geological diversity
importance important habitat for mountain species
important water catchment area
significant orographic barrier in southern Turkey
locatedIn southern Anatolia
surface form: southern Turkey
mountainSystem Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt
surface form: Alpide belt
orientation generally east–west
partOf Taurus Mountains
relativeLocation between Western Taurus and Eastern Taurus
usedFor hiking
mountaineering
pastoralism
seasonal transhumance grazing
vegetation coniferous forests
maquis shrubland
mixed forests
subalpine grasslands

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Taurus Mountains hasSubrange Central Taurus