Today Osmaniye is a province in Turkey, the centre of a rich agricultural region well watered by the Ceyhan river system and well known (GI) for growing peanuts. There are plenty of forests too and much of the surrounding countryside is very attractive. The province is situated in Çukurova, a geographical, economical and cultural region. Area 3,767 km². Population of Osmaniye city: 219,339. Osmaniye Province:…
Osmaniye OIZ:Osmaniye Organized Industrial Zone Osmaniye Organized Industrial Zone, which is the locomotive of Osmaniye Industry, was established in 1994. Industrial Zone, currently covering 699 hectares and employing approximately ten thousand people in 139 plants has been growing and modernizing day by day as the center of attention of domestic and foreign investors with the power of its geographical location, infrastructure facilities and the incentives.…
Karatepe-Aslantaş Open Air Museum With its inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List last year providing a boost in promotion, Karatepe Aslantaş Open Air Museum and National Park has been preparing to host local and foreign visitors for the upcoming tourist season following the completion of two new viewing terraces and the installation of ramps for disabled people. Karatepe Aslantaş Open Air Museum, located…
Castabala-Hierapolis Kastabala-Hierapolis, which is one of the important cities of Ancient Cilicia, is located in the middle of Kesurburun, Bahçe and Kazmaca villages. The city is located near the Ceyhan (Pyramos) River, overlooking a small plain. Research to date has shown that the boundaries of the ancient city include the fertile plain extending between the Ceyhan River in the south, Karatepe in the north, and…
Dietary fats are highly controversial, with debates about animal fats, seed oils, and everything in between in full force. That said, most people agree that extra virgin olive oil is incredibly healthy. Part of the Mediterranean diet, this traditional oil has been a dietary staple for some of the world’s healthiest populations. Studies show that the fatty acids and antioxidants in olive oil can offer…
Olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, is an excellent ingredient for weight loss.There must be a reason why the world of health and nutrition cannot stop gushing about olive oil. The Mediterranean wonder is extracted from olive and is used in variety of raw and cooked preparations. Studies have claimed that olive oil helps keep bad cholesterol at bay and raise levels of good…
When it comes to the benefits of olive oil, it’s the Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) you should be looking at – more specifically, High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Not only does this contain all the healthy monosaturated fats and polyphenols, but it’s also beneficial for maintaining a healthy overall lifestyle. First, let’s explore what high phenolic olive oil means, and why it’s so…