What continent is Istanbul?

Istanbul (Turkish:? Istanbul belongs to Turkey. Istanbul is a famous city that spans both Europe and Asia. It is located in Marmara region in the northwest of Turkey, and the Bosporus Strait between Karadeniz and Marmara and Harry run through it.

Istanbul is the largest city and port in Turkey, and it is also the center of economy, trade, finance, news, culture and transportation. A world-famous tourist attraction and one of the bustling international metropolises. Istanbul is not only the largest city in Turkey and the former capital of Ottoman Turkey, but also the center of Turkey's economic life, because it is located at the intersection of international land and sea trade routes. Istanbul is also the largest industrial center in Turkey. Istanbul is also considered as a global city and one of the fastest growing metropolitan economic zones in the world. Many Turkish companies and media have their headquarters here.

It is Constantinople, the capital of the ancient Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). The city includes 39 districts in Istanbul province. Located in the northwest of Turkey, across the Bosphorus Strait, it is divided into European part (Thrace) and Asian part (Anatolia). The European part is divided into the old city in the south and the new city in the north by the natural port Golden Horn Bay. It is the only metropolis in the world that spans two continents. It is located on both sides of the Bosphorus Strait, blocking the entrance and exit of the Black Sea, and is a strategic location in Europe and Asia.

In the long history, Istanbul was the capital of Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Latin Empire, Ottoman Turkey and Turkey in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and moved to Ankara during the Turkish War of Independence. Istanbul was chosen as the sports capital of european capital of culture in 20 10 and Europe in 20 12. The historic block of this city was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.