
February 12 Liberation Day (Kahramanmaraş) refers to the annual commemorative and celebratory events held in Kahramanmaraş to mark the city’s liberation from French occupation on February 12, 1920. The holiday is among Turkey’s local liberation days, symbolizing the organized resistance of the city’s population during the National Struggle process.February 12 Liberation Day (Çete Day)Historical BackgroundFollowing the Armistice of Mudros, Kahramanmaraş was first occupied by British forces and la
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Balya is a district of Balıkesir province, located in the South Marmara section of the Marmara Region of Türkiye. The district is bordered by Manyas and Gönen to the north, Balıkesir (Karesi) to the east, İvrindi to the south, and Yenice (Çanakkale) and Havran to the west. With an area of 952 km², Balya has an average altitude of 230 meters. Akçal Hill, at 642 meters, constitutes the highest point in the east of the district. According to TÜİK 2024 data, the population of Balya is 12,695.History
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