Istanbul
One City, Two Continents
The most important reason why you should visit Istanbul is the geopolitical location of the city.
Istanbul is THE ONLY CITY in the world which is established on two continents ASIA & EUROPE
The two continents and even the whole city are separated by the BOSPHORUS which is a natural
significant waterway connect between The Sea of Marmara and The Black Sea.
Istanbul was known as Constantinople, Byzantium and Islambul.
It’s the biggest and the most popular city in Turkey. Also considered as the economical, cultural, and historical capital.
It’s speared over an area of 7500 km2 with a population estimated 12 – 15 million
Istanbul consists of three parts:
- Historical Peninsula (European part) South of the Golden Horn
- Galata District (European part) to the north
- The new city (Asian part)
Country | Turkey |
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Languages spoken | Turkish |
Currency used | ₺ (Turkish Lira) |
Area (km2) | 5343 |