Istanbul Geography: Geography of Istanbul

Although thousands of years have passed, Istanbul still maintains its geographical importance.

Today Istanbul is a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures, religions and being home to eleven million people; and one of the greatest business and cultural center of the region..

Geographical Location of Istanbul

The main reason of Istanbul’s being a very popular city for which wars are made, lives are lost is its geographical location

Land of the blinds right opposite Istanbul

A famous myth explains very precisely the unmatched location of Istanbul : Commander Byzas, who gave his name to the empire to be later called as Byzantine, sets off to sail to build a new colony from where Greece is located today..

Istanbul Environment

Wide beaches of Kilyos at European side of Black Sea at 25th km. outside Istanbul, are attracting Istanbul residents during summer months. Belgrade Forest, inside from Black Sea, Istanbul environments...

Climate of Istanbul

It is not possible to put into one type the climate of region where Istanbul is completely located. The city has different climate conditions from many areas of inhabitance because of its geographical location and physical geography..

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