Adana

American

[ah-dah-nah] / ˈɑ dɑˌnɑ /

noun

a city in S Turkey, on the Seyhan River.

Adana British

/ ˈædənə /

noun

Also called: Seyhan. a city in S Turkey, capital of Adana province. Pop: 1 248 000 (2005 est)

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"On March 9, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency US government employees and US government employee family members to leave Consulate General Adana due to the safety risks," the embassy said on X.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

So far, Turkey appears to have been spared, despite US troops being stationed at several of its bases, one of which is the Incirlik airbase which lies just outside the southern city of Adana.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Alexia Adana, a New York-based creative director and visual artist, made the case that it could enable more stories from people, including underrepresented creators, who lack financial resources or equipment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2024

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is "in good health" after being involved in a car accident, say his Turkish club Adana Demirspor.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2023

Finally, in early 1958, the CIA agreed to let the U-2 pilots’ wives join them at their base—Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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