Mersin, a city in Turkey with a population of 2 million and a surface area of approximately 16 thousand square kilometers, is known for its dynamic economy and agricultural productivity. It is the leading producer of nine plant products in Turkey, including bananas, strawberries, and lemons, and is also the top in goat production. The city is in the top three for 30 agricultural products and in the top 10 for 50 products, with over 100 agricultural products grown. Mersin has an agricultural revenue of approximately 88 billion TL, production of 77 billion TL, and animal production of 11 billion TL, with nearly 135 thousand farmers registered in the agricultural sector. The city also has a developed trade sector, with approximately 50 thousand merchants and nearly 60 thousand tradesmen registered, and the largest port in Turkey with the highest handling capacity.