The province of Mardin has a significant potential for tourism for its properties as a habitable Site areas and existence of many historical and cultural properties.

         Mardin is one of those provinces having 1^st level priority in development.

         In addition to the present one, another organized industrial district is going to be active

         Developments taking place in the context of GAP, activities of local investors and the fact that the first free trade zone so close to Syria and Iraq is active in Mardin are factors attracting investors to Mardin.

         Turkey has a rather significant geographical position as an outlet of Europe in particular to the markets of Middle East. As a border province Mardin is close to Syria, Iraq and Iran which gives it a specific advantage.

         Mardin’s labor force potential, proximity to domestic and foreign markets and transportation facilities (road, air and railway) are factors making Mardin attractive for investments.

         The province is rich in terms of its mines (both underground and surface).

         It has potential and advantageous position for power plants based on natural gas, petroleum or wind and solar energy.

         There is border trade with Syria.