Derinkuyu is an underground city located in the Nevşehir Province of Turkey. It is the largest known underground city in the world, with a capacity to house up to 20,000 people. The city was carved out of soft volcanic rock and has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The weather in Derinkuyu is generally mild, with average temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C. The city's history is long and complex, and it has been used as a refuge from invaders, a place of worship, and a storage facility. Derinkuyu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Turkey.
Geographic Data for Derinkuyu, Nevşehir, Turkey
| Latitude | 38° 22.506' |
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| Longitude | 34° 44.051' |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |