From a geographical perspective, the city does not belong to one continent since it lies in both Europe and Asia. A third of the population of Istanbul lives on the Asian side while the economic center (which includes things like banks and corporations) is on the European side.

Istanbul[b] is the largest city in Turkey, straddling the Bosporus Strait, the boundary between Europe and Asia. It is considered the country's economic, cultural and historic capital.

2019年2月11日 · The city of Istanbul on either side of the Bosphorus Strait. The Republic of Turkey is a transcontinental nation situated in both the continents of Europe and Asia. The larger portion of Turkey (97%) lies in Anatolia, West Asia while the remaining part lies on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe.

2024年6月19日 · Istanbul is considered the largest city in Europe because it is a transcontinental city, meaning it spans two continents: Europe and Asia. While the majority of its population and historical core lies in Europe, a portion of the city’s land area and population extends into Asia.

2024年5月16日 · What is the European Side of Istanbul and the Asian Side of Istanbul? The European Side is the small part of Turkey which borders Bulgaria. The Asian Side, also known as the Anatolian Side, is the larger part of Turkey which belongs to Asia, bordering Syria, Armenia, Georgia, Iran and Iraq.

2025年2月28日 · Istanbul, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. Historically known as Byzantium and then Constantinople, it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. Istanbul straddles the Bosporus strait, one of two waterways that separates the European and Asian parts of Turkey.

Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, is a mega city that sits in both Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosporus. Although it is the largest city of Turkey, it is not the capital. It is the largest city in Europe by population. It is also the 3rd largest European city in size. It was the capital city of the old Ottoman Empire until 1923.

2021年5月23日 · So, is Istanbul in Europe and Asia? The short answer is yes but there's more to it than that. Let us explain.

2024年6月25日 · One part of Istanbul lies in Europe, while the other part lies in Asia. This unique geographical location has sparked debates about whether Istanbul should be considered a European city. When it comes to determining whether Istanbul is part of Europe or Asia, it is important to understand the concept of transcontinental countries.

2024年6月21日 · Istanbul is considered half in Europe because it straddles the Bosporus Strait, which separates the European and Asian continents. The city’s European part is separated from its Asian part by the Bosporus strait, a 31-km-long waterway that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.