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| '''Ordu''' is a ] ] on the ] coast of ]. It has a population of 112,525 (] census). | '''Ordu''' is a ] ] on the ] coast of ]. It has a population of 112,525 (] census). | ||
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The city was founded by ancient Greek settlers under the name '''Oenoe'''. "Ordu" was the name used for a tent in ] and ] ]s. It is from this word that the modern English word "horde" came from, as the ] travelled in massive groups with a family to each ]. | ||
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Although the city's population is mostly Turkish following the Armenian genocide and the expulsion of the Greek population, it still has a significant ] minority. ] traditionally live in the area, alongside Turks. | ||
| {{Districts of Ordu}} | {{Districts of Ordu}} | ||
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- See Urdu language. Urdu and Ordu has same meaning but different spelling
Ordu is a port city on the Black Sea coast of Turkey. It has a population of 112,525 (2000 census).
The city was founded by ancient Greek settlers under the name Oenoe. "Ordu" was the name used for a tent in Turkish and Mongol nomadic tribes. It is from this word that the modern English word "horde" came from, as the nomads travelled in massive groups with a family to each ordu.
Although the city's population is mostly Turkish following the Armenian genocide and the expulsion of the Greek population, it still has a significant Pontic Greek minority. Pontic Greeks traditionally live in the area, alongside Turks.
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40°59′N 37°53′E / 40.983°N 37.883°E / 40.983; 37.883
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