Information about Turkey (Istanbul)
Istanbul is a Turkish city established by the Greeks in 660 BC. It is located on the western side of the Marmara region, at a latitude of 01667.41 degrees north of the equator, and a longitude of 96667.28 degrees east of the Greenwich meridian. Its land area is 92,830.1 square kilometers, as it ranks first among cities. Turkish in terms of area, and it is distinguished as a city located on two continents, “Asia and Europe” because of the passage of the Bosphorus Strait in it, which divided it into two parts. The city has been known since ancient times as the capital of many empires and nations. such as the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, the Roman Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, as it was known by several names; As the new Rome, the abode of happiness, the abode of the throne, Augusta Antonia, Byzantium, Isalombul, Constantinople, and Astana.
It is administratively divided into thirty-nine provinces, and its climate is characterized as a transitional climate between the humid continental climate region, the oceanic climate region, and the Mediterranean climate region. Turkish is an official language. It is 100 meters above sea level. It is called by many titles; Like the city of minarets, the city of the seven hills, and the new city of Rome.
Istanbul's economy:
Industry sector: such as the manufacture of rubber, leather garments, textiles, electronics, paper and its products, glass, oil derivatives, mineral commodities, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, and alcoholic beverages.
Agriculture sector: such as olive, cotton, and tobacco cultivation. Tourism sector: it contains a large number of historical and tourist attractions.
Istanbul tourist attractions:
Hagia Sophia: It is considered one of the most prominent historical monuments in the city, and is characterized by its mixture of Ottoman decoration and Byzantine architecture.
Sultan Ahmed Mosque: Known as the Blue Mosque, it is one of the largest mosques built in Turkey and in the lands of the Islamic State. It is distinguished by its six high minarets.
Top Kapi Palace: It was called the Top Kapi Palace, and during the Ottoman rule it was an administrative center in it, and today it has become a museum that includes everything related to the Ottoman Empire.
Taksim Square: It is located in the central metro station, so it is considered one of the vital places in the city and full of activity.
The Covered Market: It is located in the Sultanahmet area, specifically in the old town, and is one of the largest covered markets in the European continent.
Bosphorus Strait: divides the city into two halves; Half European and half Asian, it also connects the waters of the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.
Dolmabahçe Palace: It is a palace dating back to the days of Ottoman rule.
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art: It is located on the Bosphorus Strait.
Galatasaray Bath: It is a bath built in the Ottoman style.
