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In this study, Eğin folk songs were analyzed from the geographical perspective. Eğin, the ancient name of Kemaliye district of Erzincan, is one of Turkey’s attractive places, which is famous with natural beauties and authentic culture. Eğin folk songs having a long history and product of a rich cultural heritage were compiled and recorded by the experts. In this study, themes and expression features of Eğin folk songs written in the texts were analyzed with a geographical point of view. The data gathered from the written literature and our observations in the area were used in this study. In the selection process of the folk songs, the works of Taş-Turhan, Tarlabaşı and Gökçe were considered. The folk songs firstly were categorized according to their themes and geographical motifs. Then, the effects of natural and socio-economic features on totally 86 Eğin folk songs were analyzed from geographical perspective and were interpreted. Kemaliye is a rich district from the point of folk songs which are main features of oral culture. According to our findings, there are various factors which are effective on this richness. Most of these factors are related to geography science. The primary ones are location, landforms, climate, vegetation cover, wild life, hydrographic features, migrations, transportation, dwellings, architectural construct and source of living. These factors are reflected on Eğin folk songs’ verses sometimes as a whole or one by one. Most of the words used in the folk songs are related to the region, and the themes are generally concerned with the region. But, these local motifs and themes are not different from national culture. The special place of Eğin folk songs in Turkish Folk Music derives from their successful use of local motifs and themes.