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History and Geography of Aliağa

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Historical Development: Sultan IV. Murat Baghdad donated Aliağa region to Abdülkerim Ağa
Ali Ağa established farm and named region after Australian Axeman Edwars
District became Aliağa Farm in 1867, then Aliağa Farm again in 1922
Aliağa became district in 1982, population grew from 801 in 1890
Geography and Climate: Located on Aegean Sea coast, surrounded by Dumanlı and Yunt Mountains
Surface area is 412.5 km², with Mediterranean climate
Only stream is Güzelhisar Stream, flowing year-round
Contains several mountains including Smoky Mountain at 1098 meters
Ancient History: Area was ancient Eolis region with cities like Kyme, Myrina, Gryneion
Kyme was largest Aiol city, founded around 1046 BC
Myrina known for terracotta figurines, Gryneion for Apollo sanctuary
Aigai mentioned by Herodotus, founded by Aeolians since BC 1100
Modern Development: Population grew from small fishing village to 91,026 in 2016
Became heavy industry zone in 1961
Developed into industrial center with iron-steel and petrochemical sectors
Features Güzelhisar Dam and three natural gas power plants