Istanbul is a city located in northwestern Turkey, situated on both the European and Asian continents. It has a population of over 15 million people, making it the largest city in Turkey and the third largest city in the world. Istanbul has a long history serving as the capital of several empires, including the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. Today, Istanbul has a diverse population and remains an important cultural, economic, and religious center.

1. Istanbul “Timeless City”

2. Contents
 Names
 Geography
 Climate
 History
 Population
 Why Istanbul?
 The places that you must go in Istanbul
 Economy
 Religion

3. “If the earth were single state, ISTANBUL would be its capital.”
Napoleon Bonaparte

4. Names
Byzantium Constantinople Kostantiniyye
The City
Istanbol Latin EmpireIstanbul

5. Geography
 North-western Turkey within the
Marmara Region
 the only city in the world that is situated
on two continents (Europe and Asia)
 5,343 square kilometers

6. Climate
• Oceanic Climate(Maritime Climate)
Not much temperature change between summer and winter. Seasons are mild.
Summers are cool and winters are cooler but not very cold.
• Humid Subtropical Climate
Very pleasant climate. Warm throughout the year. Hurricanes & cyclones often
strikes. Large variety of plant and animal life.
• Mediterranean Climate
Very pleasant climate with warm, dry summers and cool, mild winters.
Mediterranean Sea.

7. History
 Founded in 667 BC.
 In its long history, Istanbul served as the
capital city of the Roman Empire, the Latin
Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.
 The city was chosen as joint European
Capital of Culture for 2010.
 The historic areas of Istanbul were added to
the UNESCO world heritage list in 1985.
 Former Capital of many Empires including
Roman, Bayzatine and Ottoman Empire.

8. Population
 It has more than 15.1 million people,
 Takes first place in Europe
 Third in World Wide.

9. Why Istanbul?
 Beautiful Architecture
 Long, rich history
 Delicious Food
 A new Culture
 Good Shopping
 Hospitable people
 Safe

10. “Aya Sofya”
 was the greatest church in Christendom.
 Most visited-site in Turkey

11. “Istanbul Archaeology Museum”

12. “Spice Bazaar”
 TEA
 TURKISH
 COFFEE
 SWEETS
 JEWELRY
 POTTERY
 DRIED FRUITS
 NUTS

13. Traditional Food
 Pide ( flat bread)
 Kunefe (Cheesy dessert)
 Pilav (Rice)
 Doner Kebab

14. “Galata Tower”

15. “Uskudar”
Beylerbeyi Palace
Sunset Walk along the Bosphorus & Maiden’s Tower Baylerbeyi Palace

16. Ecomomy
 High economy zone
 Include 38% of Turkey industrial part
 3 major shipping parts, 4 free trade zones, 2 airports
 Junction of International land

17. Religion
 The urban landscape of Istanbul is shaped by many
communities. The religion with the largest community of
followers is Islam.
 Religious minorities include Greek Orthodox Christians,
Catholic Levantines and Sephardic Jews.
 According to the 2000 census, there were 2691 active
mosques, 123 active churches, and 26 active synagogues in
Istanbul; as well as 109 Muslim cemeteries and 57 non-Muslim
cemeteries.

18. You can Explore
 8,500 years of glamorous history
 Capital of 3 Great Empires
 Population of 15.1 million
 8th most visited city
 World’s Leading Congress Destination
 2010 European Capital of Culture
 Connecting 2 continents – Europe and Asia
 78 public and privates Museums
 5 imperial palaces
 Dozens of summer palaces and mansions
 4 historic bazaars and 4 seasons throughout the year.