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DEVELOPED INDUSTRIAL
INFRASTRUCTURE LIFESTYLE
CONTENTS

AND EXPORT POTENTIAL

06 18
GEOGRAPHICAL
CULTURE, TOURISM
INDICATONS
AND LIFESTYLE
of GAZIANTEP

GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES
08 21 GAZIANTEP CUISINE

EDUCATION
10 23 INDUSTRY

AGRICULTURE
11 26 ORGANISED
INDUSTRIAL ZONES

TOURISM
12 28 FOREIGN TRADE

HEALT
13 30 VISION PROJECTS
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DEVELOPED
INDUSTRIAL
INFRASTRUCTURE AND
EXPORT POTENTIAL
Industries in Gaziantep are mainly located in over 5 or-
ganized industrial zones (OIZ) and one Free Industrial
Zone (FIZ) developed throughout the region.
There are more than 5 organized industrial
zones(OIZs) and and one Free Industrial Zone (FIZ)
where most of Industries in Gaziantep are mainly lo- The city is also a good
cated. Gaziantep OIZs host more than 900 big sized
companies and SMEs in these industrial zones. In ad- place in terms of its
dition to OIZs, small industrial sites consist an impor- export share in Turkey.
tant portion of city’s economy. More than 4000 small Gaziantep’s export
sized companies support the industrial manufacturing
in terms of providing semi-finished goods and techni- reached nearly 6.5
cal support. Specialized parks have been developed in billion Dollars in 2017.
Gaziantep to provide to the needs of specific industries.
The city is also
a good place
in terms of its
share of export
in Turkey. Ga-
ziantep’s export
reached nearly
6.5 billion Dollars
in 2017.

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LOCATION LOCATION
Only 2 hours distribution range by plane to all major cities in North Africa
and Middle East cities and reaching more than 450 million people.
Gaziantep, built on historical Silk Road,

QUALITY WORKFORCE
is located on the crossroads connecting
the south to the north and the east to the
west. Gaziantep has Strong ties and easy
access to the Middle East, Caucasus and
Turkey offers investors a young,
Central Asia.
educated and skilled workforce at
Being one of the 36 international air- competitive compensation level. In-
ports in Turkey with open-sky agreement, vestors can also receive social security
Gaziantep. premium support from Government.
In order to educate highly qualified
Airport meets a significant need of workforce, 3 universities graduates
the region thanks to its car park for 400 more than 20.000 students from the
vehicles and passengers services at the faculties of every year. In addition to
international standards. The number of universities, technical and voca-
international and domestic passengers tional schools also are good
served at the airport have reached workforce source for
289.062 and 2.633.359, respec- industry in the
tively in 2017. Highway city.
from Şanlıurfa to İs-
tanbul completed
and helped Geo-
graphical proxim-
ity of Gaziantep
to major ports:
İskenderun and
Mersin.

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CULTURE,
TOURISM and
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LIFESTYLE
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A social life enhanced with social clubs, local restaurants,

sporting activities, festivals, workshops, exhibitions,
shopping centers, amusement parks, famous museums,
concerts and theaters. City offers a warm, comfortable
and enjoyable experience of life for its Turkish and for-
eign dwellers.

The city’s historical and cultural riches, gath-

ered over the centuries, are displayed in 18 different
themed museums including world’s second biggest
mosaic museum which is Zeugma and have earned
Gaziantep the tittle of city of museums. Museums has
been visited by nearly 180.000 people in 2016.
The city is also proud to have one of the largest
zoo in Europe and Middle East and attract millions of
Turkish and foreign visitors.
The city attracts tourists, businessmen, congress
and fair participants, 86 hotels provide best quality
customer service with 8041 beds.

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EASY TO ESTABLISH
a BUSINESS
Turkey’s regulatory
environment is extremely
business-friendly. You can
establish a business in Tur-
key irrespective of nation-
ality or place of residence.

GOVERNMENT
The registration and estab-
lishment of a company in
Turkey can be completed in
a single day. The process is
handled by one ministry and

INCENTIVES
there is no need to apply to
various different authorities
to obtain the necessary ap-
provals.

Turkish government provides several incen- ment incentives system is comprised of four dif-
tives for foreign investors. In 2012 government ferent schemes. Local and foreign investors have
has announced a new system and divided Turkey equal access to:
into 6 regions. Gaziantep is in the 3rd region and 1- General Investment Incentives Scheme
receives more support than any other provinces 2- Regional Investment Incentives Scheme
from west part of Turkey. The new investment 3- Large-Scale Investment Incentives Scheme
incentives scheme is specifically designed to en- 4- Strategic Investment Incentives Scheme
courage investments with the potential to reduce
dependency on the importation of intermediate The support instruments to be provided within
goods vital to the country’s strategic sectors. the framework of various investment incentives
schemes are shown in the table.
Effective as of January 1, 2012, the new invest-

REGIONAL INVESTMENT INCENTIVE SCHEME

VAT Customs Duty Tax Reduction
Exemption Exemption Rate of Contribution (%) to Invesment (%)
70 30

Social Security Premium Land Interest Income Tax

Support (Employer’s Share) Allocation Support Withholding

6 years N/A

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GENERAL INFORMATION
GAZİANTEP TURKEY GAZİANTEP TURKEY
Population 2.005.515 80.810.525 Avarage of Household 4,6 3,6

Population Density in km2 290 people 101 people Literacy Rate 95,50% 96%

Total Area 6.803 km2 783.562 km2 Average Education (Year) 5,5

Altitude 850 m The number of students per classroom 42

Rank of socio-economic development index 30th Number of students per teacher 27

Annual Population Growth Rate ‰ 25 ‰ 14 Number of University 3

Young Population Ratio in Total -Population (15-24) % 18 % 17 Districts Şehitkamil, Şahinbey, Nurdağı, Nizip, Araban, İslahiye, Karkamış, Oğuzeli, Yavuzeli

Fertility Rate ‰ 31
‰ 31 ‰ 21 Neighbor Cities Osmaniye, Hatay, Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis

Madien Age 23,9 30,4

27 GZT 00
Plate Number / City Phone Code 27 / 342

Distance Between Gaziantep and Important Points

• Kapıkule (Bulgaria)
1323 k • İstanbul •Sarp (Georgia)
m.
• Trabzon
• Bursa 1120
km. • Ankara
km. • Erzurum
1040 km 928
• Gürbulak (Iran)
km.

. 670 k km. .
• İzmir 637 800 km
837

m.
1110 km.
516 km. •Habur (Iraq)
• Antalya 764 km. Gaziantep
280 km. m.
210 k
m.
74 k

•Öncüpınar (Syria)
•Mersin •İskenderun
(Port) (Port)

Araban

Districts Neighboring Some City Border Gates and Nurdağı

Yavuzeli
Provinces Centers Ports GAZIANTEP Nizip
İslahiye
Oğuzeli 19 Kilis 58 Erzurum 637 Öncüpınar 74 (Syria) Oğuzeli
Karkamış
Yavuzeli 37 Kahramanmaraş 78 Ankara 670 İskenderun 210 (Port)
Nizip 44 Osmaniye 127 Antalya 764 Mersin 280 (Port)
Araban 63 Şanlıurfa 142 Trabzon 837 Habur 516 (Iraq)
Nurdağı 68 Adıyaman 153 Bursa 1040 Gürbulak 800 (Iran)
Karkamış 71 Hatay 196 İzmir 1110 Sarp 928 (Georgia)
İslahiye 90 Adana 210 İstanbul 1120 Kapıkule 1373 (Bulgaria)

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EDUCATION
Statistics of Gaziantep Universities
UNIVERSITIES
GAUN HASAN SANKO
KALYONCU
Gaziantep University
Faculties 17 5 3
Faculties: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical Institutions 4 3 2
and Electronic, Civil, Food, Physic, Industrial, and
Higher Educational Schools 4 2
Textile Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials and
Vocational Schools 10 2
Computer Engineering)
Number of Students 50.083 8.531 948
Medicine, Arts and Sciences, Economic and Professors 163 59 17
Administrative Sciences (Main Campus- Islahiye
Associate Professors 104 18 3
Campus- Nizip Campus) , Education ( Main Campus
– Nizip Campus) , Dentistry, Architecture, Fine Arts, Assistant Professors 317 66 38
Health Sciences, Law, Technology, Aeronautics and Research Assistants 515 57 5
Aerospace, Tourism Instructors 378 55 6
Higher Educational Schools: State Conservato- Others 38 5
ry of Turkish Music, Physical Education and Sports,
Foreign Languages, Civil Aviation Hasan Kalyoncu University
Institutions: Natural and Applied, Health, So- Faculties: Education, Fine Arts & Architec-
cial, Educational Sciences ture, Law, Economics, Administrative and Social
Vocational Schools: Technical, Social, Nizip, Sciences, Engineering ( Civil , Computer, Electrical
Oğuzeli, Nurdağı, Islahiye, Araban, Naci Topçuoğlu, and Electronic )
Health Services, Tourism and Hotel Management. Higher Educational Schools: Health and So-
cial Sciences
Institutions: Natural and Applied, Health,
Social Sciences

Sanko University
Faculties: Medicine, Health Sciences, Den-
tistry
Institutions: Health, Sciences

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AGRICULTURE
Distribution of Gaziantep Agricultural Area - 2017 (ha)
Gaziantep Turkey Gaziantep/
Turkey Rate(%)
2001 2017 Change (%) 2001 2017 Change (%) 2016
Fruits 153.566 204.195 33 2.673.525 3.329.217 25 6
Vegetables 12.643 8.957 -29 930.227 804.142 -14 1
Farm Plants 215.254 139.083 -35 22.975.466 19.629.214 -15 1
Total 381 354.478 -7 25.649.921 23.762.573 -7 2
Total Area 682.280 81.457.800 0.8

Important Agricultural Products of Gaziantep and It’s Share in Turkey

GAZİANTEP
Agricultural Product Area (ha) Production (tons)
Red Pepper
Antep pistachio
Wheat
133.538
78.133
75.998
205.562 Olive
%20,2 Red Lentil
Grape 15.327 111.682 %6,2 %3,7
Cotton 5.890 29.161
Antep
Olive 42.156 9.690
Pistachio
Red pepper
Barley
3.135
32.560
40.988
26.893
%44,7
Grape Pomegranate
Corn 3.984 37.020
Chickpea 9.039 4.280
% 3,1 %5
Sunflower 121 384 Wheat
Tomato 403 9.677 %1,6
Red lentil 7.275 2.334

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TOURISM
TOURISM FACILITIES AND NUMBER OF ROOM & BED

SERTIFACED
5 STARS 4 STARS 3 STARS OTHERS FROM MUNICIPALITY
Quantity :4 Quantity :10 Quantity :15 Quantity : 5 Quantity : 43
Room: 640 Room: 846 Room: 935
Bed: 1,286 Room: 1.008 Room: 150
Bed: 2.020 Bed: 1.702 Bed: 935 Bed: 2.029

TOTAL: Quantity : 86 Room 3.977 Room 8.041 Number of Accommodation in 2016 504.384
MUSEUMS
Gaziantep Hasan Süzer Yesemek
Archaeology Museum Ethnographical Museum Open-Air Museum
2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017
Under 5.946 Under Under 3.873 2.289
Restoration Restoration Restoration

Atatürk Bayazhan Emine Göğüş Gorgo Medusa

Remembrance House Museum of Gaziantep Gaziantep City Museum
Defense and Heroism Culinary Museum Archeological Glass
Museum Panorama Museum
2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017
36.229 28.468 230.347 139.461 18.059 9.190 57.177 48.208 7.100 4.500

Foundation Game and Toy Saklı Konak Gaziantep

Museum of Gaziantep Copper Art Museum Zoology and Nature
Mevlevi Center Museum
Museum
2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017
30.309 18.332 59.504 73.534 - - - Established

Ali İhsan Göğüş Şahinbey Gaziantep A Living Gaziantep

Museum and Gaziantep War Museum Museum of Culture Museum of Historical
Custom Inn Hammam Museum
Research Center History
2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017
36.564 35.329 - Completed n/a n/a n/a n/a 82.625 66.824

Islamic Science Kendirli Gazi 15 July

History Museum Culture Museum Democracy Museum

2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017

21.725 13.168 34.413 33.814 - 717

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City Hospital Project; It will be one of the biggest hospital in the world with 1875
bed capacity and covers 280.000 m². The project will be complete in 2018.

Health Services Gaziantep 2017

9 Number of Hospitals Ministry of Health
1.588 Officer number of Doctors
763 The number of Specialized Worker
825 Medical Practitioner
4.567 Number of Health Personnel
2.513 The Number of Hospital Beds

3 Hospitals Under Construction

19 Number of Private Hospitals

547 Officer number of Doctors

467 The number of Specialized Worker

71 Medical Practitioner
2.172 Number of Health Personnel
2.348 The Number of Hospital Beds
- University Hospital

553 Officer number of Doctors

235 The number of Specialized Worker
318 Medical Practitioner
534 Number of Health Personnel

163 Number of Health Center

90 Total Number of Ambulance

3 Number of Private Clinic

15 Number of Private Health Cabin

2 Number of Dental Health Center

68 Number of Private Dentist Practice

53 Number of Private Practice

528 Number of Pharmacy
11 Number of Pharmaceutical Warehouse
10 Dialysis Center
10.400 TOTAL HEALTH PERSONNEL (Ministry of Health)
6.059 TOTAL HEALTH PERSONNEL ( excl. Ministry of Health)

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As of January 2018, Gaziantep population is 2.005.515 and the ratio of young population in total
population: %18.

Gaziantep Planetarium and Science Center:

The center was established in the biggest park
of the city. It has approximately 3.500 m2 clo-
sed area, four stories including basement and
ground floor and nicely decorated garden,
1.500 m2 area. It is the first and the biggest im-
mobile/permanent planetarium open to the
public. The dome is equipped with ZKP4 star
optic projector and 5 channel full dome digital
projectors. Planetarium presents Sky shows
by means of analog and digital projectors and
play full-dome films. Planetarium also has a
science center with 75 hands-on exhibits.

Gaziantep Botanic Garden is established in

2009. Garden consists of 10 parts which are
Ottoman Garden, Rose Garden, Rock Garden,
Gymnosperm Plants Garden, Color and
Odor Garden, Medicinal and Endemic
Plants Garden, Ecological Class,
Zen Garden, Japanese Garden,
Aquatic Plants Garden.
These 10 gardens have
more than 750
plant species Gaziantep Zoo is the 4th largest in the
and 30.000 world, 2nd largest in Europe and the lar-
plants. gest in Turkey and Middle East with 1000
acres. The zoo hosts birdcage (90 species
and 3.720 animals), aquarium (74 species
and 2.950 animals), monkey house (10
species and 64 animals), reptile house,
and special areas for other animal species.
3 million visitors hosted in 2016.

Safari Park is located in Gaziantep Zoo

with 200 acres. Approximately 760
animals from 75 different spe-
cies live in this area. Visitors
can have a chance to visit
whole area with bus
and train tours.

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LIFESTYLE
Doliche Park and Aerated Lagoon
Dülük (Doliche) is one of Turkey’s largest
wood areas and is home to a bio-lake, the
Dülük monks’ burial ground, a temple and wa-
ter cistern, the tomb of Dülükbaba, the Jupiter Do-
lichenus Sanctuary, picnic areas and adventure areas.
The arboretum surrounding the bio-lake offers a place to
relax amongst the mass of colorful plants, far away from
the stresses of the city. The 5,200 m2 lake is Turkey’s second
largest bio-lake. The arboretum surrounding the lake has
255 different species of flora, with a total of 11,335 individu-
al plants. The cleaning of the lake water is done not with
chemical products but by using biological methods, a system
which was used in the construction of the lake.

PARKANTEP is the first the-

matic-amusement park in Tur-
key with 120.000 m2 and fea-
tures 13 attractions and many
shows. Park Antep offers
loads of family fun opportu-
nities especially when you are
travelling with children.
Masal Park (Tale Park) was
built in 80.000 m2 area. Park
serves as a dreamland and
offers many stories and tales’
characters sculptures and re-
liefs, gnomon, tale castle, read-
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Yeşil Vadi
(Green Valley)
This is the biggest Park
in Turkey with 1.700.000 m2
area. This valley offers a lot of
amusement and sport centers, social Shopping
and cultural activities, education and en- Centers :
tertainment areas for children and adults. The Throughout history,
valley has also largest bio-lake (86.500 m2), Gaziantep has played an
biggest amphitheater (8.500 seats), and high- important role in route of His-
est adrenalin tower (38 m), biggest adventure torical Silkroad. The historical Silk
park in Turkey. There is also one of the biggest Road, passing through Gaziantep, has
amusement park with 92 rides. helped prolong the city’s economic impor-
tance and ensure its livelihood. In present days
all these economical activities have moved to
shopping malls. The city has a lot of trade ac-
tivities which are done in historical bazaars and
modern shopping malls . There are 6 big shop-
ping malls at every corner of the city: Sankopark,
Primemall, Forum Gaziantep, M1 Gaziantep Mall,
Lapis Outlet Center, Şirehan Shopping mall are
available in the city. Especially Sankopark and
Primemall are one of the biggest shopping malls
Other Picnic Areas and Ponds In terms of in Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia.
park numbers Gaziantep is really famous city
in Turkey. There are hundreds park are scat-
tered to the four winds of the city. People of
Gaziantep gives an importance to spend time
in these parks and especially in weekends
thousands of people visit these places to grill
and chill out. Therefore, beside these parks,
there is also some other picnic areas and
ponds outside of the city. Alleben, Burç, Erikçe, Tahmis Coffee: Established in the 17th century,
Nafak, Kavaklık, Karpuzatan picnic areas are Tahmis Kahvesi is one of oldest coffee house
just some of them. Especially Alleben is one in Turkey, but it
of the most famous picnic area with 140.000 wears its history
m2 artificial pond and many fancy restaurants well. While its dark
and social centers. wood ceilings lend
it a solemn tone
at first glance, the
atmosphere is lift-
ed by the rattle of
backgammon dice
and the occasional visits of traditionally dressed
roving Türkü music players and best place for
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATıONS
of GAZIANTEP
Antep Baklavası: Gaziantep’s
far-famed traditional dessert and
Antep Beyranı:
Number: 207
Registration

indispensable component of Turkish

Antep Fıstığı: These are the
cuisine, takes its place in social events
most popular Turkish pistachios.
such as: wedding, engagement,
Antep Pistachios, the closest to the
served to visitors and it takes place
supreme Iranian variety, are the
an important role in any wedding,
smallest pistachios whose shells a
engagement, circumcision ceremony,
bit harder to open than its Californian
celebrations, feasts and visit of con-
counterparts, Antep pistachio is an
dolence. It is a pastry made of layers
indispensable product both for the
of phyllo dough filled with chopped
retailing sector and food industry as it
Antep pistachios and sweetened
stands out with its distinct taste, aro-
with syrup. According to Gaziantep
ma and quality in the intensely com-
Chamber of Industry‘s (GSO) applica-
petitive global pistachio trade. 100 gr
tion, Turkish Patent and Trademark
of Antep Pistachio nuts supply 35% of
Office registered “Antep Baklavası”
the daily need of protein, vitamin B1
as a geographical indication. And EU
and phosphorous to the human body.
commission registered “Antep Bakla-
Antep pistachio nuts are two times
vası-P.G.I” in 2013 as first registration
richer in protein and four times richer
from Turkey Registration Number: 95
in phosphorous than beef. Registra-
Antep Kutnu Kumaşı: This sateen tion Number: 27 / Antepfıstığı
fabric , unique to Gaziantep, has been
Antep Yuvalaması: Registration
produces since 16th century.
Number: 208
Registration Number:
199

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Antep İşi: Antep işi is a type Kartopu (snowball), Cemaliyan, and Örümcek
of arduous embroidery, or (spider), classic design motifs of flowers, fruit,
drawn thread work, and people, or geometric designs are created.
which uses a va- The 7 basic designs found in “Antep işi”these
riety of different designs can be combined to create more than
techniques. The 100 different motifs. Some fabrics are worked
threads of the using a combination of several techniques,
embroidery fabric whereas others may use only the susma and
must be able to mercimek (lentil) stitching technique. Registra-
be drawn, count- tion Number: 200
ed and cut to
Gaziantep Bakır El İşlemeciliği: The basic
produce design
characteristic of Gaziantep coppersmithing is
motifs, the edg-
the fact that it is being carved outmonolith-
es of which are then
embellished with susma ically. In Gaziantep coppersmithing, botanical
(a kind of wrapping stitch). Silk motifs are the most common form of decora-
thread is used for the stitching on tion. Motifs such as the pomegranate branch,
a variety of fabrics such as silk, crepe, calico, twisted branch, cypress, leaf, tulip, flower,
linen or marquisette. and vine are used on their own or in combi-
nation. The most common animal motif used
The two basic techniques used in Antep
in Gaziantep copperware is the bird figure, of-
embroidery are called susma and ajur.
ten seen in Islamic art, while fish motifs are
Susma involves the counting of threads occasionally used in geometric designs. This
and ajur produces holes in the fabric using a fascinating decorative work requires a
technique of cutting and drawing threads. Us- great amount of care, patience, and
ing the 7 basic motifs of “Antep işi” in various in particular, experience.
combinations, over 100 different designs can
Tools used in the art
be produced. Designs use both natural and
of coppersmithing
geometric motifs, as well as human and an-
include ham-
imal figures. Using a technique known as file,
mers of vary-
whereby large numbers of threads are drawn,
ing size, anvils,
classic designs such as marullu (lettuce), be-
mallets, chisels,
bekli (baby), and karanfilli (carnation), as well
and shears.
as various modern motifs, are created.
Tinsmiths pro-
The process of Antep işi embroidery be- vide the shine
gins with the fabric being stretched over a for the copper
frame, and the threads being drawn accord- products to
ing to the chosen design. By using a razor prepare them
blade or scissors, some of the warp and the for everyday
weft threads of the fabric are removed, leav- use, especially
ing holes. The fabric is then stretched over in the kitchen. As
a wooden embroidery frame, known as a the final stage in the
gergef, and the cut edges are hemmed. Ac- copper production process,
cording to the customer’s wishes, the motifs the tinsmiths share a common
are then patiently stitched. Using the basic fate with their fellow craftsmen.
stitch techniques of Çitime, Çiti badem (al- Registration Number: 159/ Gaziantep Bakır
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Nizip Zeytinyağı: Nizip

olive oil” belongs to tradition-
al Turkish Cuisine. This oil which
are obtained mechanically from olive
tree’s ( olea Europe L ) ripe fruits, at room
temperature, changing colour from clear green
to yellow , unique taste and smell, naturally
consuming and important source of vegetative
Gaziantep Sedef El İşlemeciliği: The pro- compounds . Oil rate of Nizip Olives are 35- 3 7
lific craftsmen of Gaziantep usually work with % higher than olives grown
walnut trees, from which they succeed in pro- in other regions according
ducing many spectacular items. The pattern to maturation stage, climate
is first drawn on the wood. Grooves for the conditions and soil structure.
wires are then scored along the lines of the “Nizip Yaylık” is the
drawing. Aluminium, brass or silver wires are most widespread
hammered into the grooves and secured with kinds in the re-
glue. Indentations for the mother-of pearl are gion.
then chiseled out.
Re gis t r at ion
The next step is to prepare the mother-of- Number: 158 /
Pearl which looks like oyster and cockle shells Nizip Zeytinyağı
and fix it in place. The cut and sanded slivers of
mother-of-pearl are placed in the indentations. Beside this,
They are later glued and left to dry for the Antep Bulguru (Crack
rest of the day. When dry, the item is sanded Wheat), Antep Fıstık Ezmezi ( Antep Pistachio
smooth, and if desired the wood blackened by Paste) , Antep Firiği (pounded unripe wheat),
burning. Finally, the item is rubbed with pure Antep Kahkesi (Antep Donut), Antep Katmeri
olive oil; and when the oil has been thoroughly (Antep flaky pastry) , Antep Kuru Patlıcanı
absorbed, shellac is applied to give a shiny and (Dried Egglpant), Antep Lahmacunu (Antep
clean finish. Pizza), Antep Meyan Şerbeti (licorice syrup) ,
Antep Peyniri (Antep Cheese), Antep Tırnaklı
The patterns are created with geometric Pidesi (Antep Bread), Antep Pekmezi (Antep
motifs in unending sequence. By making the Molasses), Antep Şiveydizi, Gaziantep Zeytin
geometric shapes curl or branch; creating main Böreği (Olive Bread), Nizip Sa-
or subsidiary connections between them or bunu (Nizip Soap), are
having them cut one another or make knots; still in application
natural motifs such as tulips, carnations and process.
roses, and sometimes animal figures are de-
picted.
Registration Number: 160 / Sedef İşçiliği

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Gaziantep Cuisine
It 's n ot just history, it 's a v ib ra n t g a s tr o n omy...
Gaziantep cuisine, for many years, has held a privileged place among the cuisines of the
world and in our country due to its traditional and regional richness of flavor.

Gaziantep
joins the
Creative Cities
Network in
gastronomy
The UNESCO Creative and cooperating actively at the inter-
Cities Network (UCCN) was national level. As a new member of
created in 2004 to promote co- the Network, Gaziantep has become a
operation with and among cities pioneer city representing Turkey inter-
that have identified creativity as nationally in the field of gastronomy.
a strategic factor for sustainable The list of this year’s selected cities in-
urban development. The UNESCO cludes 22 from countries not previous-
Creative Cities Network is pleased to ly represented in the program.
welcome the following cities within its
seven creative fields (Crafts and Folk
Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Litera-
ture, Media Arts and Music): The 116
cities which currently make up this
network work together towards a
common objective: placing cre-
ativity and cultural industries
at the heart of their develop-
ment plans at the local level

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Gaziantep is the capital protect the names of quality ag-

GAZİANTEP BAKLAVA

of the dessert. And the most ricultural products.

famous desert of the city is
baklava which is also well According to the Europe-
known in the World. an Commission press release,
Gaziantep baklava was one
Characteristic of the for- of the three products regis-
mer Ottoman Empire cuisine, tered on the list, alongside a
baklava is rich, sweet, with lay- particular type of Greek tomato
ers of filo pastry filled with nuts and the “Yorkshire Wensleydale”
and syrup. cheese from the United Kingdom.
Turkey’s Gaziantep baklava Gaziantep baklava also became
became the first ever Turkish product the 16th non-EU food which received the
registered in the European Commission list of protected status.
protected designations of origins and protected ge-
ographical indications, a list that aims to promote and http://www.gastroantep.com.tr

There are more than 400 dishes in the city. • More than 30 varieties of kebabs
291 species of them have already been regis- • More than 40 varieties of meat and meatless
tered. Because of the various dining meal, the aubergine dishes
dishes in Gaziantep cuisine are first classified • More than 50 varieties of meat and meatless
and then presented. Variety of products and various vegetable dishes
cooking techniques are the main classification • More than 30 varieties of dishes with yogurt
materials and it is seen that these are decisive • More than 30 varieties of soup
in the definition of city cuisine. According to • More than 30 varieties of stuffed vegetables
this separation, it could be said that there are and stuffed grape leaves
12 different types of food in the city. These are • More than 30 varieties of salad, appetizers
as follows; • More than 20 varieties of pastry and lahmacun
1. Kebabs 7. Vegetable Dishes (turkish pizza)
2. Meat dishes 8. Meatballs • More than 10 varieties of meatballs
3. Dishes with yogurt 9. Pastries • More than 30 varieties of desserts
4. Olive oil Dishes 10. Salads Alinazik, Baklava, Şiveydiz, Ekşili Köfte, Zey-
5. Desserts 11. Stuffed vegetables tin Böreği, Yeni Dünya Kebabı, Beyran, Katmer,
6. Pilafs 12. Soups Lahmacun, Küşleme, İçli Köfte, Çiğ Köfte, Antep
Dolması, Yuvarlama, Simit Kebabı, Patlıcanlı Ke-
This list can be seen differently in various
bap , Şöbiyet, Firik Pilavı, Ezogelin
sources due to the merge under the subti-
Çorbası, Yağlı Köfte, Pimpirim
tles or categories. However, according to the
Aşı, Maş Piyazı, Şeker-
most common type of classification, there are
li Pide, Çağla Aşı,
12 kinds of dishes in Gaziantep cuisine.
Haytalta, Ayvalı
There are dozens of different reci-
Taraklık,
pes under each species. For ex-
ample in Gaziantep cuisine,
there are;

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Rates of Some products which are manufactured in Gaziantep on Turkey’s Manufacturing Capacities
Machine Made Carpet %93
Polypropylene Yarn %90
Slippers and Other Footwear
in Leather Worn at Home %85
Slippers and Other Footwear
in Plastic Worn at Home %66
Acrylic Yarn %63
Semolina %61
Nonwoven Fabric %60
Sweaters and Pullovers %59
Roasted Almond,
Antep Pistachio %59
Macaroni %58
Gipe Yarns %52
Confectionary %45
Cotton Yarn %37
Bags and Sacks from PE/
PP Band %31
Refined Sunflower Oil %25
Bulgur %24
Leather footwear for Men %10
Leather footwear for
Women %9
Wheat Flour %9
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SECTORS IN GAZIANTEP
Textile Sector:
According to the ITC
Data, Gaziantep has global
competitive in textile sector. Impor-
tant titles can be listed as: -Machine
made carpet -Cotton yarn -Acrylic and Con-
Polypropylene (PP) yarn - Fancy yarn centrat-
-Chenille yarn, -Tricot apparels, -PP
ed Fruit and
sack and big bag, -Non-woven tech-
nical textile. Vegetable, Edible
Mushroom
The partnership areas in Gaziantep for
textile sector can be: fashion, design, Chemical Sector:
marketing, R&D, technical textiles, Chemical sector in Gaziantep has
textile machinery and spare parts in- been started by manufacturing semi-
vestments raw materials for textile and plastic
Food and Agriculture Sector: made shoe sectors. Manufacturing
Although, Gaziantep is an important Lubricants, Textile Dyestuffs, Plastifi-
food producer in its region, there is still ans and Stablisans for plastics plays an
deficiency in some sub-sectors which important role for the development of
could be a potential investment op- chemical sextors. Some of sub-sec-
portunity for foreign investors. tors in Gaziantep Chemicals sector are:
-Construction Paints –Artificial Leath-
Gaziantep is deemed as a competitive er –PP and PE Film –Soap, Detergent,
city in sectors such as: -Pulse, Grain– Shampoo
Boiled and founded wheat (bulgur),
-Macaroni, candies and chocolate Common Project Areas:
coated products–Pistachio, Vegetable Cosmetics, Food and Textile Paints,
Oils and Olive Oil Machinery Maintenance and Oil
Chemicals
Common Project Areas:
Pulses: - Production of corn, rice flakes Machinery and Metal Sectors:
–Chips production –Infant Food and Gaziantep’s machinery and metal sec-
Diet food production tors are developing mainly because
of manufacturing machinery for food,
Vegetable and Fruit Processing: textile and plastic sectors since the
Dried and Frozen Food – Conserved, city is comparatively developed in
Compost, Souse, Pickle –Packed Soup, those sectors in question. Textile and

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PP&PE Packaging Films (inc.

OPP &BOPP), PU,PVC and EVA
Shoes-Slippers, PP Yarn&Fab-
rics.
Shoes and Processed
Leather Products
Gaziantep is livestock export
center in the region. But leather
processing is not developed enough.
Leathers collected in the region and sent to
various leather processing centers. Gaziantep
Chamber of Industry (GCI) started to establish a
plas- new investment area for the sector in 2016.
tic sec-
tor Gaziant- And also GCI supports this sector by organizing
ep provides good GAPSHOES International Fair twice a year ( sum-
opportunity for Ma- mer-winter collections )
chinery and Metal Sector. In
Some of the important items in Gaziantep
terms of sub-sectors:
in this sector;
Slippers for home and outside(made by PVC, PU,
Textile Machines:
EVA raw materials) –Men’s shoes (by Leather or
Preparation, Knitwear, Weaving and Carpet Ma-
artificial or artificial leather –Sole and Upper for
chinery
Footwear and Slippers –Accessories for Foot-
Food Machines: Food Processing Machines, wear and Slippers
Biscuit & Chocolate Production Machines
Paper Products Industry;
Packaging Machines: Injection Machine, Ex- Some of Paper Products of Gaziantep are; Card-
truder Manufacturing board box, Corrugated Cardboard Box are used
in Textile and Food Industry and Food Industry
Common Project Areas: for packaging. Cardboard Made Tubes and Cores
Joint Investment Projects for spare parts produc- are used in Plastic Film and Textile Winding In-
tion electronic carpet machinery and jacquard dustries.
weaving equipment for carpet production is an
untouched field in machinery sector Furniture and Wood Products Sector
Micro or Small enterprises are producing fur-
Plastic Sector niture and wood products in Small Enterprises
Due to its high production capacity, providing Industry Site. These are working for local and do-
employment and added value, It is amongst mestic clients. The furniture sector is considered
most important sectors in Gaziantep. as one of the most important growing industries
in terms of employment and income. Being labor
There are important production gaps in some
intensive, it has provided a bigger share of the
sub-sectors in Gaziantep. These are good op- total manufacturing employment statistics and
portunities for foreign investors: -PVC Floor Tiles has undoubtedly contributed significantly to eco-
-Wooden, Plastic Coatings, -Plastic Kitchenware nomic development. This sector provides good
–PVC plates –Gaziantep is highly competitive opportunities for domestic and foreign investors
in manufacturing: PVC Door-Window Profiles, with its high export potential to Middle East.

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ORGANIzED INDUSTRIAL ZONES

There are 6 Organized Industrial Zones (OIZ) and social facilities. The existing infrastructure
In Gaziantep. OIZs are designed to allow com- provided in the zones includes water, roads,
panies to operate within an investor-friendly natural gas, electricity, communications, waste
environment with ready-to-use infrastructure treatment, and other services.

1st OIZ 2nd OIZ 3rd OIZ 4th OIZ 5th OIZ (1st Part) Oğuzeli IZ
Year of Establishment 1969 1986 1994 2002 2013 2016
Total Area (1000 m2) 2.100 4.500 5.400 11.700 19.250
Number of Enterprises 172 284 291 133 574 150
Number of Active Companies 147 274 270 119 110 100
Employment 23.000 38.000 36.000 33.000 2.500
Energy Consumption (Kwh/month) 40 milyon 98 milyon 135 milyon 77 milyon
Water Consumption (tons/month) 120.000 200.000 250.000 33.000
Natural-gas Consumption (m3/month) 3,4 milyon 11 milyon 5,5 milyon 15,15 milyon

SMALL INDUSTRY SITE

Year of Establishment 1967
Total Area (m2) 1.500.000 m²
Number of Enterprises 2.389
Number of Metal works and Machinery 847
Manufacturer Companies
Number of Auto Services 698
Number of Wood Processing Companies 545
Number of other companies 299
Total Employment 25.000

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MODEL INDUSTRY SITE 25 DECEMBER INDUSTRIAL AREA

Model Industrial Site is a zone for 88 model Year of Establishment 2004
business and is the result of a partnership be-
Total Area 220.000 m²
tween the Ministry of Industry and Commerce
and United Nations Industrial Development Or- Total Number of Enterprises 347
ganization (LINIDO) The main sectors are tex- Total employment 3.500
tile machinery, steel casting, automotive spare Main Sectors Auto Spare Parts, Wood,
parts, steam boilers, dam equipment, grains Machinery
and pulses process machinery, metal and
wood process machinery and die and packing
industry installations.
GAZIANTEP TECHNOPARK
Total Area 350.000 m² Techno parks are integrated centers of univer-
Total Number of Enterprises 90 sities, research institutions and industrial corpora-
Total employment 3.200 tions for R&D activities, information and technolo-
gy transfers. This place provides many advantages
for investors which includes benefitting from in-
NİZİP STREET and SURROUNDINGS centives and corporate tax exemptions.

The first zone that has been active in the Total Area 163.138 m²
city-center before the establishment of OIZs Closed Area 9.200 m²
and small industry sites was Nizip Street; 150 Year of Establishment 2008
firms are active in this region. Number of Offices 130 offices + 8 lab + 1
Main Sectors Plastic Shoes, Flour and Metal Goods prefabricate building
Total Number of Enterprises 150 No. of Active Companies 69
Total employment 1.500 Sectors Advisory, IT, Biomedical,
Software, Calibration, Data
Center, Environment-Energy,
Machinery and Equipment
ÜNALDI-ŞEHREKÜSTÜ REGION Manufacturing, Electronics,
This is one of Gaziantep’s first settlement Constructions, Maritime
regions for industries.
Main Sectors Lentil Processing, Knitwear,
Plastic Materials, Carpet
GAZIANTEP FREE TRADE ZONE
The Free Zone was established over an
Total Number of Enterprises 700
area of 1.414.320 m2 in 1997 in order to improve
Total employment 2.500 international trade and for those who want to
invest in export-oriented production. In 2016,
1.200 processes were performed with 69,5 mil-
FOOTWEAR PRODUCERS AREA lion USD trade volume.
Year of Establishment 2000 Date of Activation 05.07.1999
Total Area 163.000 m² Total Area 1.414.320 m2
Total Number of Enterprises 330 Establisher Shareholder 267
Total employment 5.000 Objective Manufacturing Based Free Zone

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Number Of
1843 Exporting Firms

FOREIGN TRADE
Number Of Export
182 Destination Countries

Y
OM
Share In Turkey’s
4,4 Total Exports

ECO N
TOP 10 EXPORT PARTNERS OF
GAZIANTEP 2017 (1000 USD)
GERMANY Gaziantep’s Place
6

IN TU R K E Y
173,944.79 BELGIUM ISRAEL IRAQ Among Top 10
148,849.73 141,031.96 1,620,405.83 Exporting Province
UNITED KINGDOM
198,032.28
ITALY
210,603.44 Number of Gaziantep
67 Companies Among Top
1.000 Exporters
IRAN
L AC E
(ISL. REP.)
260,541.10
Number of Gaziantep
57 firms in the ICI first
‘S P

1000
SAUDI ARABIA
386,411.50
C1

SYRIA UNITED STATE OF ~130. Employment

TR

386,411.50 AMERICA
557,386.25
000 in the OIZ

Number Of Firms in
~1.000 the OIZ

Gaziantep’s Export Position in Turkey (1000 USD) - 2017

2016 2017
İSTANBUL 57.422.796 İSTANBUL 62.702.601
BURSA 12.959.784 BURSA 14.058.094
KOCAELI 10.169.827 KOCAELI 12.536.936
İZMIR 7.931.457 İZMIR 8.758.036
GAZİANTEP 6.258.347 ANKARA 6.591.462
ANKARA 6.237.182 GAZİANTEP 6.552.855
MANISA 3.772.155 SAKARYA 5.218.445
DENIZLI 2.766.607 MANISA 4.001.897
SAKARYA 2.522.840 DENIZLI 3.067.303
HATAY 1.745.488 HATAY 2.336.241

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Gaziantep “ISO Top 500 and Second 500 Largest Company of Turkey” Position on List
40
36
35 33 32
29
30 27
24 26
24 23 24
25
20 19 20
20
16
15

10
5

0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
1st 500 2st 500

Gaziantep’s Top 10 Exported Products (1000 $)

Leading Sectors

Synthetic Yarns, Machine Made Carpet, Jute Yarn,

TEX PP Bag, Nonwoven Fabric
1 Machine-Made Carpet 1.478.921
TIL 2 Cereals, Pulses, Oily Seed Products 1.446.562
E
3 Textile and Raw Materials 1.375.855
Flour, Pasta, Wheat, Vegetable Oils, Sweets
4 Chemical Products and Substance 756.109
FO Width, Cookie, Pulses Processing and
OD Packaging 5 Forestry Products 297.168
6 Ready to Wear 194.255
ME 7 Steel 187.213
MA TALS Milling Machines Manufacturing,
CH AN Carpet Supply Industry Machinery 8 Vegetable and Fruit Products 136.950
INE D
RY 9 Leather and Products 119.974
CH Building Coating, Leather, Textile Dyeing, Soap, Detergent, 10 Machinery 94.523
PLA EMIC Shampoo, Lubricants, PVC Door and Window Profile,
STI AL A PP and PE Wrapping Film Production, PU and PVC
C ND Shoe Slippers, PP Bags, Pet Pre-form Plastic Bottle Origin of foreign companies in Gaziantep (2017)
Syria 1209 Belgium 4
TO
UR Culture and faith tourism, Gastro-Tourism,
Iraq 128 Libya 4
ISM health Tourism
Germany 21 Azerbaijan 2
Afghanistan 8 İtaly 2
EN Solar Energy USA 6 Swedish 1
ER
GY Iran 5 France 1
Foreign Companies registered by Gaziantep
Footwear, Wood and Wood products, Paper Products are other Chamber of Commerce 2017/September
important products

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTy RIGHTS (2016)

Trademark Industrial Design Patent Utility Model
Application 3439 4095 184 42
Registered 2512 3960 20 20
Ranking Provinces in Turkey According to Registration 5 3 11 11
Ranking Provinces in Turkey According to Application 5 3 6 14

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VISION PROJECTS
City’s Future Major Projects
Gaziantep-Kilis, Polateli
Organized Industrial
Zone Project Gaziantep - Polateli - Speed Train Project
Located 22 km and 35 km from Hassa - Dörtyol
Located 22 km from the city of Highway and Tunnel Project The Project has just started and
Kilis and Gaziantep provinces,
Kilis, Gaziantep province is 35 km Located 22 kminfrom
will complete the city
two years andof
respectively. It’s planned to be This project, which is at the project
away. The size40willmillion
be approxi- Kilis, Gaziantep
connect province
Gaziantep is 35 km
to Istanbul.
approximately sqm. stage, along withfrom
Polateli OIZcity
is ofof
mately
In terms40ofmillion
area itsqm. As Tur-
will be area Located 22 km the away. The size
The project will will be approxi-
consist of sev-
itkey’s
will be the Turkey’s biggest Or- vital Gaziantep
Kilis, importance province
to Gaziantep
is 35 and
km mately 40 million sqm. As rail-
area
biggest Organized Indus- eral tunnels and renewed
Kilis industry, with which transport itroads.
will be the Turkey’s biggest Or-
ganized Industrial
trial Zone Zone.
once completed. away. The size will be approxi-
from Polateli OIZ to the Dörtyol and
mately
İskenderun40 Port
million
will sqm.
be in As area
1 hour. ganized Industrial Zone.
itOnce
will becompleted, the highway
the Turkey’s biggestwill Or-
be about 100 km with 9 tunnels con-
ganized Industrial Zone.
structed throughout the road.
Düzbag Drinking
Water Project
The Project aims at bringing
Gaziantep Occupational
drinking 22
water
Training Centre
Located km from
from athedam citylo-of Expension of
cated in neighboring The project has aimed to pro-
Kilis, Gaziantep provinceprovince
is 35 km Gaziantep Airport
Kahramanmaraş. It will supply vide trained
Located employee
22 km from the cityforof
away. The size will be approxi-
better 40quality water forAs 25area
% Gaziantep Airport serves as in- investor.
Kilis, The project
Gaziantep provincehasiscom-
35 km
mately million sqm.
ternational
Located 22 kmairports
fromandthe annu-
city of pleted The
away. but size
expanding
will be in pro-
approxi-
itcheaper price
will be the per ton biggest
Turkey’s and there Or-
will be Continuous water supply. allyGaziantep
Kilis, hosts moreprovince
than 2,3ismillion
35 km gress right
mately now bysqm.
40 million adding
Asnew
area
ganized Industrial Zone.
local and
away. The foreign
size willpassengers
be approxi- . itworkshops
will be the in different
Turkey’s fields Or-
biggest
There are
mately direct flight
40 million sqm.toAssome
area ganized Industrial Zone.
it of EUbe
will countries.
the Turkey’s biggest Or-
ganized Industrial Zone.
Logistic Village Project

The city has one of the busiest North City Project

transportation traffic with over 13 Gaziantep Municipality is con-
billon USD22
Located export and import.
km from Withof
the city Industrial Symbioses structing 50.000 new hous-
this Gaziantep
Kilis, project transportation
province iswill
35be
km Project es for22those
Located who the
km from workscityinof
more competitive in terms of cost Industrial
Kilis, Zones
Gaziantep which isis35lo-
province km
away. The size will be approxi- The project will start in 2018 and cated nearby
and give advantages to investors
mately 40other
million away. The sizeindustrial zones
will be approxi-
in several fieldssqm.
such As area
as bet- serve all investor and attract in order
mately 40tomillion
provide
sqm. lowAscost
area
itter
will bemanagement,
the Turkey’sprofessional
biggest Or- new investors.
time itapartments and reduce
will be the Turkey’s trans-
biggest Or-
ganized
handling Industrial
etc. Zone. portation
ganized cost.
Industrial Zone.

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Gaziantep is ranked as one of the

winners of the fDi’s European Cities
and Regions of the Future 2018/19
The application for the competition has
been made by the Gaziantep investment sup-
port office on behalf of the Silkroad Develop-
ment Agency.

The regions of Europe are judged by fDi

staff and contributors and ranked by their strat-
egy to attract foreign investment..

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GAZIANTEP INVESTMENT SUPPORT OFFICE

Gaziantep Investment Support Office will Gaziantep One Stop Shop(GOSS)
help investors who wish to invest in Ga- Gaziantep one stop shop has been
ziantep in terms of all paper works and established by İpekyolu Kalkınma
application process with only simple re- Ajansı(Silkroad Development Agency)
quest and handle all processes on behalf Board Decision as of January, 2018 and
of investors. it’s been active since then.

GOSS helps Investors to

establish their firm without
the need of applying to any
GOSS facilitates other location physically. In
legal formalities other words. Legal formali-
of investors and ties and bureaucratic
handles their processes are handled
inquiries. in GOSS office by GOSS
experts.

GOSS aims to ensure that

the Investors are directed
GOSS does due diligences
quickly to the right places
as to what kind of incen-
and that they reach the
tives that the investors
relevant people in the
can utilize. And assist
relevant institutions.
them in obtaining the
“Investment Incentive
Document”.

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