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Here are some interesting and fun facts about Istanbul:

Country Code: +90

Population: 15.8 million (2023 est.)

Language: Turkish is the official language and English is widely spoken in Istanbul

Currency: TRY – Turkish Lira

• Istanbul is a major city in Turkey and is unique as it is the only transcontinental city in the world. Geographically, Istanbul is in both Europe and Asia, however, Istanbul is considered European, and two-thirds of the population of Istanbul live on the European side. 
• It has the second oldest subway in the world, which was built in 1875, and is the world’s second-oldest underground rail line after the London Underground, built in 1863.
• The city, which used to be known as Constantinople thanks to the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, is built on seven hills to match the seven hills of Rome.
•  Istanbul was the ancient capital of many empires, from Rome to the Ottoman era, but it is not the modern capital of Turkey as Ankara is, but it is the largest city in Turkey.

Did you know…?

• The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops and was built in the 15th century.
• The famous novel “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie, was written at Pera Palas Hotel in Istanbul.