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Mersin

American  
[mer-seen] / mɛrˈsin /

noun

  1. a seaport in S Turkey, on the NW coast of the Mediterranean Sea.


Mersin British  
/ mɛəˈsiːn /

noun

  1. Also called: Içel.  a port in S Turkey, on the Mediterranean: oil refinery. Pop: 603 000 (2005 est)

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Selim Zuberi, a 38-year-old consultant from Mersin, said the programme was also important for bringing people from the two neighbouring countries closer.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Another eight people were injured in the Tarsus district, Mersin province, according to Turkey's Hurriyet newspaper and CNN Türk.

From BBC May 18, 2026

Last month, a sanctioned vessel unloaded 36,000 barrels of diesel from Vadinar at another offshore platform in Mersin, according to Kpler.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 27, 2025

Mark Dickey, 40, appeared relaxed as he spoke to reporters at a hospital in Mersin, southern Turkey, where he is recovering from his ordeal.

From Seattle Times Sep. 14, 2023

Mark Dickey, 40, was on an international exploration expedition in the Morca cave in Mersin province's Taurus mountains when he reportedly began suffering from gastrointestinal bleeding at a depth of 1,040 metres.

From Reuters Sep. 11, 2023

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