Which major Turkish city, the most populous in the country, is located on both the European and Asian continents?
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Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the few cities in the world to span two continents, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople, it served as a strategic capital for the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. A unique way to experience this geography is by taking a cross-continental ferry ride that connects Europe and Asia in just 20 minutes.
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- Which Turkish city is the only major metropolis in the country to span both Europe and Asia?