Amasya is a city in northern Turkey in the central Black Sea region.

Amasya is a city in northern Turkey in the central Black Sea region. The city is located in the valley of the Yesilırmak River; this is due to its mild climate. This location also determines the extraordinary picturesqueness of the city. In Turkey, Amasya is known as the "apple capital", because many different varieties of apples are grown here. ???? Turkey