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1365:Pamukluk Dam
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1650:Mersin Gulf
1370:Silifke HES
1340:Gezende Dam
1051:Tece Castle
1046:Taşhan, Mut
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881:Karakabaklı
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1805:Gülek Pass
1770:Tece Creek
1735:Sini Creek
1720:Cape Tisan
1391:ACS Mersin
1360:Otluca HES
1330:Berdan Dam
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1202:Tarsus Zoo
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