Map of Istanbul: In 1453 the Ottomans conquered the city after a month-long siege. Constantinople became the center of Ottoman power and the capital of the Ottoman Empie from 1453 until 1923.

Since the 1950s the population of the city has increased tenfold, about 14 million people live today in Istanbul. Official language is Turkish.

Map of Istanbul:

Istanbul is the only city in the world that lies in two continents. The only sea route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean goes straight through the city, making its location really advantageous from a strategic point of view.

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