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AMASIA

Volume 2 · 68 words · 1860 Edition

an ancient town of Turkey, in Natolia, and the birthplace of Strabo the geographer. It is the residence of a bashaw, and gives its name to the province where it is situated, which produces the best wines and fruits in Natolia. It is situated near the river Iris or Yeshil-Irnak, and was anciently the residence of the kings of Cappadocia.

Long. 36. 26. E. Lat. 40. 33. N.