Van is a major commercial hub on Turkey's Iranian border, with the Gürbulak and Kapıköy border crossings facilitating significant trade with Iran. Van's Lake Van is home to the unique Van cat and the famous Lake Van herring (inci kefali). The province produces Van butter (Van tereyağı) and aged white cheese celebrated in Turkish cuisine.
Van is a major commercial hub on Turkey's Iranian border, with the Gürbulak and Kapıköy border crossings facilitating significant trade with Iran. Van's Lake Van is home to the unique Van cat and the famous Lake Van herring (inci kefali). The province produces Van butter (Van tereyağı) and aged white cheese celebrated in Turkish cuisine.