Osmaniye Province

Osmaniye Province () is a province in south-central Turkey. It was named Cebel-i Bereket () in the early republic until 1933, when it was incorporated into Adana Province. It was made a province again in 1996.Kanun No. 4200, Resmî Gazete, 28 October 1996. Its area is 3,320 km2, and its population is 559,405 (2022). The province is situated in Çukurova, a geographical, economical and cultural region. The capital of the province is Osmaniye. Other major towns include Kadirli and Düziçi.

Geography

Osmaniye Province is mainly under hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa) according to Köppen climate classification system.

Districts

Osmaniye province is divided into 7 districts (capital district in bold):İlçe Belediyesi , Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023. Bahçe Düziçi Hasanbeyli Kadirli Osmaniye Sumbas Toprakkale

Historical sites and ruins Karatepe Kastabala ancient city Toprakkale Castle Harun Reşit Kalesi Kırk Kapı Kilisesi, a church Ala Mosque, a mosque

Notable people Yaşar Kemal, Turkish-Kurdish writer and human rights activist Devlet Bahçeli, Turkish politician and current leader of Nationalist Movement Party Samet Aybaba, Football manager Ahmet Yıldırım, Football manager

Festivals Karakucak Wrestling Festival - Kadirli (25–26 May)

Gallery

Osmaniye Province

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