Üsküp, Kırklareli

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Üsküp
Town
Üsküp

Location in Turkey

Coordinates: 41°44′N 27°24′E / 41.733°N 27.400°E / 41.733; 27.400Coordinates: 41°44′N 27°24′E / 41.733°N 27.400°E / 41.733; 27.400
Country  Turkey
Province Kırklareli Province
District Kırklareli central District
Elevation 290 m (950 ft)
Population (2011)
  Total 2,272
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
  Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Postal code 39070
Area code(s) 0288
Licence plate 39

Üsküp (Skopòs, Σκοπός in Greek) is a belde (town) in Kırklareli Province, Turkey

Geography

Üsküp is in the central district (Kırklareli) of the province. It is situated to the east of Kırklaeli at a distance of 16 kilometres (9.9 mi).The population of Üsküp is 2315[1] as of 2011.

History

Üsküp is an old settlement and the name of the town may refer to Scythians (Turkish: İskit). In 1368, during the reign of Murat I the settlement was annexed to Ottoman Empire. Turkish traveller Evliya Çelebi in the 17th century describes Üsküp as a relatively populated place famous for wine production. Probably most of the population was composed of Ethnic Greeks. But after the Turkish War of Independence according to the Population exchange between Greece and Turkey agreement The Greeks were replaced by the Turks from Greece. The same year the settlement was declared a seat of township.

Economy

The town is still known for vineyards and wine production. The best Papaskarasi grapes are produced here. The decomposed granite soils in Üsküp gives different aromas to grapes here. Other crops are vegetables and fruits. There are also some small factories around the town.

References

  1. "Turkstat". Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2012.
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