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Istanbul

#9 in World

Turkey

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Population
15.8M
Coordinates
41.0082, 28.9784
Category
cities

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Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, 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. It is a city on two continents; about two-thirds of its population live in Europe and the rest in Asia.

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