Gumushane

Gumuşhane or Gyumushkhana is a city and the capital district of Gumushane Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. The city lies along the Harsit River, at an elevation of 5,000 feet (1,500 m), about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Trabzon. According to the 2010 census, population of Gumushane urban center is 28,620.

Gumushane is surrounded by high mountains, Zigana-Trabzon Mountains to the north, Cimen Mountains to the south, Giresun Mountains to the west and Pulur, Soganlı Mountains to the east. Trekking is popular sport is at these mountains. The Zigana Mountain has a ski center on it and it is a well known touristic place for winter sports. Abdal Musa Peak (3331 m.) is the highest peak within it. The main trees in the forests are Scotch pine and fir, and there are many animals and birds in the area. There are many lakes such as Karanlik Gol, Beş Goller, Artebel Golu, Kara Goller which are at the peak of Gavurdagı Mountain, and are preserved as natural parks. Mountainous territory comprises 56% of the total area of Gumushane province.