Kuşluca, Erdemli
Kuşluca ("(place) with birds") a very small village in the Erdemli district of Mersin Province, Turkey. It is situated in the high plateau of the Toros Mountains at 36°52′N 34°06′E. The distance to Erdemli is 50 kilometres (31 mi) and to Mersin 85 kilometres (53 mi). There are forests around the village and the village is named after the birdsongs from the forest. Until 2005, Kuşluca was a hamlet. It still has a very low population. The settled (winter) population of Toros was only 34 [1] in 2012. During the summers the population may increase. The main economic activities of the village are vegetable agriculture and animal husbandry. The main crops are fruits.[2]
Kuşluca | |
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Village | |
  Kuşluca Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 36°52′N 34°06′E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Mersin Province |
| District | Erdemli |
| Elevation | 1,625 m (5,330 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 34 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postal code | 33730 |
| Area code(s) | 0324 |
| Licence plate | 33 |
References
- "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Archived from the original on 2015-02-06.
- "Kuşluca köyü". Agricultural chamber of Erdemli. Archived from the original on 2013-10-02. (in Turkish)
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