Istanbul Map with Europe

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Istanbul
Largest city in Turkey
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Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Süleymaniye Mosque
Topkapı Palace
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Religion
Islam (majority), Christianity, Judaism (minorities)
Islam (majority), Christianity (minority)
Islam (majority), Christianity, Judaism (minorities)
Population (2020)
15.8 Million
20.9 Million (Metropolitan Area, Egypt) Or 1,700 (City, Illinois, Usa)
Around 4.5 Million Or Lower
Political System
Parliamentary republic
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11 Amazing Istanbul Landmarks
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, straddling two continents, Europe and Asia. It has a rich history and culture, and many impressive monuments to admire. Let's take a look at 11 of the most stunning landmarks in Istanbul.
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330 AD
Constantine I makes Byzantium the capital of the Roman Empire and renames it Constantinople.
1204
Constantinople sacked and occupied by the Fourth Crusade.
1453
Ottoman forces conquer Constantinople and end the Byzantine Empire.
1930
Constantinople officially renamed Istanbul by the Turkish government.
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Over 13.4 million foreign visitors came to Istanbul in 2018, eight years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making the city the world's fifth-most popular tourist destination.
Istanbul is the only transcontinental city in the world located on two continents, Europe and Asia.
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has 64 streets and 4,000 shops.
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Yekaterinburg
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Atyrau
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Baku
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Orenburg
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