Çamlıhemşin
Municipality in Rize, Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Çamlıhemşin, formerly Vice, (Laz: ვიჯა Vija Laz pronunciation: [ˈvid͡ʒa] or ვიჯე Vije Laz pronunciation: [ˈvid͡ʒe];[2] Georgian: ვიჯა Vija Georgian pronunciation: [vid͡ʒa]) is a small town in Rize Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Çamlıhemşin District.[3] Its population is 1,763 (2021).[1]
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Çamlıhemşin | |
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Coordinates: 41°02′50″N 41°00′20″E | |
Country | Turkey |
Province | Rize |
District | Çamlıhemşin |
Government | |
• Mayor | Osman Haşimoğlu (AKP) |
Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | 1,763 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Area code | 0464 |
Climate | Cfb |
Website | camlihemsin |
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With its mountains and valleys in all shades of green, Çamlıhemşin has a reputation as one of the most attractive parts of the eastern Black Sea region according to CNN[4],[original research?] particularly during and thanks to its autumn foliage.