Fun fact 4 about Istanbul
city
The Ottoman dynasty claimed the status of caliphate in 1517, with Constantinople remaining the capital of this last caliphate for four centuries.
Istanbul
Turkey
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city
Istanbul
Turkey
Country
Turkey
Population
15.8M
Coordinates
41.01, 28.98
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.
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