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2. www.britannica.com › place › IstanbulIstanbul | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Istanbul, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. Historically known as Byzantium and then Constantinople, it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul straddles the Bosporus strait, one of two waterways that separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IstanbulIstanbul - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 41°00′49″N 28°57′18″E. Istanbul [a] is the largest city in Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, cultural and historic capital.

   • Area codes: +90 212 (European side), +90 216 (Asian side)
   • Country: Turkey

   • Province: Istanbul
   • Region: Marmara

4. www.worldatlas.com › articles › is-istanbul-in-asiaIs Istanbul in Asia or Europe? - WorldAtlas

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   Geography of Istanbul. The European side consists of places such as Sultanahmed, Taksim, Sariyer, and Eyup. The Asian or the Anatolian part includes places like Kadikoy, Bostanci, and others. The Bosphorus Strait separates the European from the Asian side, which has a length of about 19 miles.

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5. www.worldatlas.com › articles › which-continent-isWhich Continent is Istanbul In? - WorldAtlas

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   Feb 11, 2019 · Which Continent is Istanbul In? The city of Istanbul on either side of the Bosphorus Strait. The Republic of Turkey is a transcontinental nation situated in both the continents of Europe and Asia. The larger portion of Turkey (97%) lies in Anatolia, West Asia while the remaining part lies on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.

6. mapcarta.com › IstanbulIstanbul Map - Marmara, Turkey - Mapcarta

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   The Bosphorus is the area of Istanbul along the banks of the channel of the same name that connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, and separates Europe from Asia.

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   Is Istanbul a European or Asian city?

   • A third of the population of Istanbul lives on the Asian side while the economic center (which includes things like banks and corporations) is on the European side. The European side consists of places such as Sultanahmed, Taksim, Sariyer, and Eyup. The Asian or the Anatolian part includes places like Kadikoy, Bostanci, and others.

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   Does Istanbul belong to a continent?

   • Bosporus Bridge connecting European Istanbul to Asian Istanbul. Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city with an area of about 2,063 square miles. Previously, the city was known as Byzantium as well as Constantinople. From a geographical perspective, the city does not belong to one continent since it lies in both Europe and Asia.

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   Where is Turkey located?

   • The larger portion of Turkey (97%) lies in Anatolia, West Asia while the remaining part lies on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Istanbul is a renowned city in the northwestern side of Turkey close to the Marmara area. The city serves as a historic, cultural and economic central point in Turkey. The city is divided by the Bosphorus Strait.

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   What is the European side of Istanbul?

   • The Golden Horn, an inlet stemming from the Bosphorus, further cuts the European side of Istanbul into northern and southern halves. The city is divided into 30-plus districts, where more than 900 neighborhoods reside. You'll likely spend the majority of your time exploring the European side of the city, since the Asian side is mostly residential.

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8. travel.usnews.com › Istanbul_Turkey › Area_MapIstanbul Area Map | U.S. News Travel

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   Istanbul is the only city in the world that's spread over two continents, with the Bosphorus strait forming the dividing line between Europe and Asia. The Golden Horn, an inlet stemming from...

9. www.google.com › maps › dIstanbul, Turkey - Google My Maps

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   Open full screen to view more. This map was created by a user. Learn how to create your own. Istanbul, Turkey is located between Europe and Asia, and it has a dynamic culture that takes...