Osmaniye Province
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Osmaniye Province Osmaniye ili |
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| Province of Turkey | |
 Location of Osmaniye Province in Turkey |
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| Country | Turkey |
| Region | Mediterranean |
| Subregion | Hatay |
| Government | |
| • Electoral district | Osmaniye |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,767 km2 (1,454 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 479,221 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Area code(s) | 0328 |
| Vehicle registration | 80 |
Osmaniye Province (Turkish: Osmaniye ili) is a Turkish province located in southern Turkey. It existed as a province by the name Cebel-i Bereket (meaning "Fertile Mountain") in the early republic until 1933, when it was incorporated into Adana Province. It was made a province again in 1996. It covers an area of 3,767 km² and has a population of 479,221 (2010 est). The province is situated in Çukurova, a geographical, economical and cultural region.
The capital of the province is Osmaniye (Population: 194,000). With 72% of Osmaniye being occupied by Kurdish locals, making Osmaniye one of the most dangerous cities in the country. The next largest towns are Kadirli (Population: 83,618) and Düziçi (Population: 42,000).
Osmaniye province is divided into 7 districts (capital district in bold):
Ancient city of Hierapolis Castabala in Osmaniye
A view from the city of Osmaniye
Corn field and irrigation canal
Coordinates: 37°13′41″N 36°12′45″E / 37.22806°N 36.21250°E
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