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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of Balıkesir, Altıeylül is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Balıkesir serves as the provincial capital of Balıkesir Province, a metropolitan municipality in the Marmara region of Turkey. Within the city of Balıkesir, the districts of Altıeylül and Karesi comprise the urban center, which had a combined population of 314,958 as of 2022.
Trivia Question Explanation: The population of the city of Balıkesir proper, as of 2022, is comprised of residents within the districts of Altıeylül and Karesi, indicating Altıeylül’s role in the urban center.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of Balıkesir Province, Altıeylül is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: Altıeylül is a relatively new district of Balıkesir Province, Turkey, established in 2012 as part of a broader reorganization of local government when Balıkesir became a metropolitan municipality. Its name commemorates the date – September 6th, 1922 – when Balıkesir was liberated during the Turkish War of Independence.
Trivia Question Explanation: The name 'Altıeylül' directly translates to '6 September,' referencing the date Balıkesir was recovered during the Turkish War of Independence in 1922, and the district was established in 2012 to honor this event.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of Karesi, Balıkesir, Altıeylül is considered…
Trivia Question Study Fact: In 2012, Balıkesir Province became a metropolitan municipality, leading to a reorganization of its districts. As part of this reorganization, the existing central district of Balıkesir was divided to create two new districts: Karesi and Altıeylül, both named after historical Anatolian beyliks.
Trivia Question Explanation: The establishment of Altıeylül occurred in 2012 alongside Karesi, resulting from the division of the original central district of Balıkesir following the province’s designation as a metropolitan municipality.
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