Istanbul
Visited in April 2015
At a glance
- Country
- Turkey
- Region
- Istanbul Province
- Population
- 15.7 million
- Type
- Largest city in Turkey
- Coordinates
- 41.01°N, 28.98°E
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Overview
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is among the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population.
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