Istanbul has been the capital of all of the empires it has been a part of since 3000 B.C, due to it's optimal location right by the Black and Mediterranean Seas and between Europe and Asia. Istanbul is still growing, bringing in thousands of migrants each year, and is poised to stay as an important cultural and financial center for both turkey and the world.
A map of the routes and roads in Istanbul. Location map of Istanbul, wikipedia .web
Istanbul History
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A picture of Istanbul from a boat, Istanbul, Wikipedia.web