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Derik GAP Waterfall is located within the boundaries of the Derik district in Mardin Province, in Türkiye’s Southeastern Anatolia Region.

Derik Gap Waterfall (Anadolu Agency)
The Derik GAP Waterfall has been granted the status of “nature park” by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The area is protected under the Forestry Law and managed for the sustainable use of its natural resources.
The waterfall features natural stream sources and surrounding vegetation, contributing to a natural landscape. The rocky terrain provides a natural environment suitable for recreational use.
Various improvements in the area are being carried out through cooperation between the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and local administrations. Infrastructure projects including walking paths, viewing platforms, parking areas and rest points have been planned, with some sections already completed.

Derik Gap Waterfall (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)
The Derik GAP Waterfall Nature Park is organized to support nature-based tourism activities. Projects aimed at developing the area for tourism are being implemented through collaboration among public institutions.
The Derik GAP Waterfall Nature Park is under the responsibility of the General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, and all activities within the area are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation.
Anadolu Ajansı. “GAP Şelalesi Tabiat Parkı Turizme Kazandırılıyor.” Accessed June 23, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/ekonomi/gap-selalesi-tabiat-parki-turizme-kazandiriliyor-/1491004.
Anadolu Ajansı. “Türkiye’nin 223 Tabiat Parkı Mardin’de.” Accessed June 23, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/turkiye/turkiyenin-223-tabiat-parki-mardinde/979178.
Derik Kaymakamlığı. "Derik GAP Şelalesi Tabiat Parkı’nda Yapım Çalışmalarımız Tüm Hızıyla Devam Ediyor." Accessed June 23, 2025. http://www.derik.gov.tr/derik-gap-selalesi-tabiat-parki-nda-yapim-calismalarimiz-tum-hiziyla-devam-ediyor.
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. "Tabiat Parkları Hakkında Duyuru." Accessed June 23, 2025. https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Detay.aspx?OgeId=1089&Liste=Duyuru.
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