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| '''Ordu''' is a ] ] on the ] coast of ]. The province "Ordu" has a population of 858,500 (] census). Ordu is historically an agricultural and fishing town. In the recent years, tourism sector has seen an increase due mainly to an influx of tourists from Russia and Georgia. Ordu boast some of the most pristine beaches, waterways, and mountains on the Black Sea coast. | '''Ordu''' is a ] ] on the ] coast of ]. The province "Ordu" has a population of 858,500 (] census). Ordu is historically an agricultural and fishing town. In the recent years, tourism sector has seen an increase due mainly to an influx of tourists from Russia and Georgia. Ordu boast some of the most pristine beaches, waterways, and mountains on the Black Sea coast. | ||
| Ordu is also famous for it's ] production. Out of the approximate that Turkey controls, over 50 percent of that is produced in Ordu. Ordu is also home to , one of the largest Turkish manufacturers and exporters, and - the largest hazelnut co-op in the world. | Ordu is also famous for it's ] production. Out of the approximate that Turkey controls, over 50 percent of that is produced in Ordu. Ordu is also home to , one of the largest Turkish manufacturers and exporters, and - the largest hazelnut co-op in the world. The recent drop in hazelnut prices have lead farmers to expand honey production and other means of income.<br />] | ||
| "Ordu" was the name used for Army in ] ]s. It is from this word that the modern English word "horde" came from, as the ] travelled in massive Armies, e.g. the ]. In Turkey, Ordu still means "Army", e.g. (First Army Command) of the ]. | "Ordu" was the name used for Army in ] ]s. It is from this word that the modern English word "horde" came from, as the ] travelled in massive Armies, e.g. the ]. In Turkey, Ordu still means "Army", e.g. (First Army Command) of the ]. | ||
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- Not to be confused with Urdu language. Urdu and Ordu has same meaning but different spelling
Ordu is a port city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. The province "Ordu" has a population of 858,500 (2000 census). Ordu is historically an agricultural and fishing town. In the recent years, tourism sector has seen an increase due mainly to an influx of tourists from Russia and Georgia. Ordu boast some of the most pristine beaches, waterways, and mountains on the Black Sea coast.
Ordu is also famous for it's hazelnut production. Out of the approximate 70 percent total world hazelnut production that Turkey controls, over 50 percent of that is produced in Ordu. Ordu is also home to Sagra | Turkish, one of the largest Turkish manufacturers and exporters, and Fiskobirlik | Turkish - the largest hazelnut co-op in the world. The recent drop in hazelnut prices have lead farmers to expand honey production and other means of income.
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"Ordu" was the name used for Army in Turkish nomadic tribes. It is from this word that the modern English word "horde" came from, as the nomads travelled in massive Armies, e.g. the Golden Horde. In Turkey, Ordu still means "Army", e.g. Birinci Ordu Komutanligi | Turkish (First Army Command) of the Turkish Land Forces.
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40°59′N 37°53′E / 40.983°N 37.883°E / 40.983; 37.883
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