Cappadocia is one of the most important tourist destinations of Turkey, visited every year by hundreds of thousands of travellers from all over the world. Cappadocia is a region of exceptional natural wonders, characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique historical and cultural heritage, which covers the provinces of Aksaray, Nevşehir, Niğde, Kayseri and Kirşehir in the Central Anatolian region. The geological formation of Cappadocia is the result of two contradicting natural forces. One of them is the volcanic eruptions of the Erciyes, Hasandağ and Güllü Dağ mountains which led to the coverage of the area with lava, ashes, tuff and volcanic residue. The second force is the territorial erosion that started after the volcanic buildup was over. The causes of erosion which gave Cappadocia its present landscape have been the winds, rivers, and rains. Other factors of the scenic formation of Cappadocia are the climate of the region, with its sharp temperature changes, and
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