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Adana

Adana

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A city in southern Turkey on the Seyhan River known for spicy kebabs and farming
  • proper noun
: Adana
  • Adana is famous for its delicious kebabs, particularly the Adana kebab made with spiced lamb.
  • Adana Province
  • southern Adana
  • Adana Accord

Examples

  • When visiting Turkey, you should not miss the stunning architecture in Adana.

  • Adana is a vibrant city in southern Turkey, known for its rich agricultural produce.

  • Turkey did not allow the U.S. to use its Adana military base in support of Israel in 1967.

    Academic text (2000)
  • On 20 October 1998, a framework security agreement, the Adana Accord, was signed between the two countries.

    Academic text (2008)
  • However, in 1998, the two countries signed the Adana Accord after nearly averting a war over Syria's support of the PKK.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Relations between Turkey and Syria improved considerably after the signing of the Adana security agreement in 1998, and new and promising initiatives have been undertaken since then.

    Academic text (2008)
  • By 2002, as a result of eight meetings on security and cooperation between high-level civil and military officials since the Adana Accords, not only political relations but also economic ties between the two countries have improved.

    Academic text (2005)
  • While Abdullah Ocalan's expulsion from Syria opened the way for the development of better relations between the two countries, the real turning point was the Adana Accord.

    Academic text (2005)
  • After the showdown between Turkey and Syria in 1997 due to the latter's support for the PKK, which culminated in Turkey warning Syria to halt its support or face the military consequences, Syria stepped back and on 20 October 1998 signed an agreement in Adana that brought a new hope for better ties.

    Academic text (2005)

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Adana comes from an ancient local name Adaniya, used long ago for a town 'by the river'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a riverside city, which fits today because Adana sits on the Seyhan River and is known for its farming and trade.