Adana (Greek Άδανα) (the ancient Antioch in Cilicia or Antioch on the Sarus) is the capital of Adana Province in Turkey. According to the 2000 census, with 1,130,710 inhabitants, it is the fifth most populous city of Turkey (after İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir and Bursa). The 2006 estimate of Adana's population is 1,271,894.
For most Turkish people, the word 'Adana' associates with Kebab, şalgam, cotton, oranges and very hot weather, in the awareness that Adana also embodies more than just these.
Adana is also named among the 25 European Regions of the Future for 2006/2007 by Foreign Direct Investment Magazine. Chosen alongside Kocaeli for Turkey, Adana scored the most points for cost effectiveness against Kocaeli's points for infrastructure development, while Adana and Kocaeli tied on points for the categories of human resources and quality of life.
Adana has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa in the Koeppen climate classification).
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The Seyhan River in Çatalan (North of Adana).
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Minted coin of Adana, c.250 BC
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Achilles' Sarcophagus 170–190 AD
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Muhammad Ali of Egypt forces entering the city. Adana Castle and the city walls seen behind were demolished by them in 1836.
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Surp Asdvadzadzin Cathedral (demolished in 1970s)
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Armenians loading on to the trains for the trip to Syria
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Senegalese troops arriving Adana
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Kalekapısı; entrance to the city from Taşköprü (1920)
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Rue Principale (now Alimünif St.)
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Cilicie palais de gouvernement (now Seyhan District Hall)
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Orhan Kemal Cultural Centre belongs to Çukurova Municipality Hall
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Social housing buildings in Adana.
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Aladağlar National Park in Adana Province is a popular tourism destination.
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Aladağlar National Park during winter.
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An interior terrace view of the building of Adana Science Highschool.
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A panoramic view of Stone Bridge in Adana. The bridge was built in the Roman era and is a prominent symbol of the city.
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Historic rowhouses, Tepebağ.
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Saint Paul Church (Bebekli Kilise)
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Clock Tower at Merkez Park
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Armenian orchestra in the early 20th century
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Garden of Adana Archaeology Museum
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Interior of the new Adana Archaeology Museum
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A street concert during the Carnival in 2015
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Armenian club Shant, one of the first football clubs of the city
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İstiklal High School (A former Greek mansion)
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Former Adana American College for Girls
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Çukurova University Balcalı Campus
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Map of the road network of Adana
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Adana Yeni Camii (New Mosque) Side view
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Adana Yeni Camii (New Mosque) Entrance to courtyard
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Adana Yeni Camii (New Mosque) Entrance to courtyard's backside
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Adana Hasan Ağa mosque Exterior
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Adana Hasan Ağa mosque Courtyard
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Adana Hasan Ağa mosque Mihrab and minber
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Adana Hasan Ağa mosque Woodwork under balcony
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Adana Hasan Ağa mosque Woodwork under balcony
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Adana Tahtalı Cami From west
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Adana Tahtalı Cami From east
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Adana Tahtalı Cami Interior
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Adana Ağca Mescit Exterior
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Adana Ağca Mescit Interior
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Adana Ağca Mescit Decorative stonework
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Adana Yesil Mescit Exterior
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Adana Yesil Mescit Window decoration
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Adana Alidede Mosque Exterior
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Adana Alidede Mosque Interior
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In Spanish: Adana para niños