Karaman is a province located in central Turkey that has historically been an important agricultural and industrial center. It was once the capital of the Karamanid Emirate and was the first Turkish state to adopt Turkish as the official language in the 13th century. Today, Karaman is a modern city with wide boulevards, businesses, parks and industrial complexes, but it still preserves important historical and cultural sites. Karaman is known for apple production and is also a major producer of chocolate and biscuits.