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Kozan | |
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  Kozan Location in Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 37°13′21″N30°55′39″E / 37.2225°N 30.9275°E Coordinates: 37°13′21″N30°55′39″E / 37.2225°N 30.9275°E | |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Province | Antalya Province |
| District | Serik |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
Kozan is a village in the District of Serik, Antalya Province, Turkey. [1]
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