Geography
The province is located at the south of Central Anatolian Region. The neighboring provinces are Konya on north, Mersin on south, Ereğli and Silifke on east and Antalya on the west. The altitude from the sea level is 1033 meters. The general characteristic of the Karaman province is plains. The small lakes and water channels constructed in the recent years had brought vigor to the agricultural activities. The cereals and industrial plantation is cultivated in the plains of Karaman province. The summer seasons at the province is hot and dry while the winter seasons are cold and precipitant. The average precipitation amount is 350 mm.