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Blue Mosque

Sultanahmet Cami

A wonderful historical site to see

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Turkish forces shot down a Syrian helicopter after it crossed into Turkish airspace (May 15, 2015)

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Istanbul is the largest city in it's country

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only city in the world to cross two continents

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Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey

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"After its occupation by the allies in World War I, the Turkish War of Independence took place and Istanbul became a part of the Republic of Turkey in 1923"

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The city was once called Constantinople and named the capital of the Roman Empire (below)

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Istanbul was built on seven hills like those of Rome

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Major attractions and museums, mosques etc.

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Istanbul is known as a melting pot!

Come and see the diversity of the religions

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you can see Middle Eastern and Western cultures at once

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Currency

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Country natural rate of increase:

1.1%

infant mortality rate:

17

GDP:

$822.1 billion

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soccer is an important sport in Istanbul

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Size:

2,063 mi²

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once known as Constantinople, Istanbul is built on seven hills, like those of Rome

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Since istanbul is known as the Culture Capital of Europe

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12.7 million people live in urban areas

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Hagia Sofia/ Aya Sofya

a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul

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Amazing Landmark

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Population Density:

2.523 people per square kilometer

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Population: 14.38 million

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Underwater Hotel, don't miss it when you visit the city

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Along the Bosphorus Strait (1) and connects the Mamarma (2), and Black Sea (3)