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Situated between the [[Black Sea]] and inner [[Anatolia]] in a region of fertile plains irrigated by the [[Tersakan]], [[Çekerek]] and [[Yeşil River|Yeşilırmak]] rivers, Amasya lies in a beautiful narrow river valley, bounded by almost vertical cliffs and the high peaks of the [[Canik]] and [[Pontus (region)|Pontus]] mountains. Despite the mountainous location, it is not far above sea level. This makes its climate more temperate.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}

Five bridges cross the river, and most of the town lies on the southern bank, spread along the river. The climb up to the higher ground is very steep, making the valley walls virtually uninhabitable. The town is shaped like the letter 'v' as it follows a sharp bend in the river.{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}}