Turkey
Turkey is classified as a republic, with Ankara as its capital. It is also defined as a transcontinental country that is primarily located in western Asia's Anatolian Peninsula, with a minor portion in southeastern Europe's Balkan Peninsula and is divided from Turkey's eastern Thrace.
The Turkish Strait, which includes the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, and the Dardanelles, separates the European Union from Anatolia. Turkey shares a northwest border with Greece and Bulgaria.
Georgia is to the northeast, Armenia and Iran are to the east, and Iraq and Syria are to the south.
It is worth noting that it has a population of over 73 million people, with Sunni Islam being the most common religion.
in this article, we will focus on Istanbul.
Istanbul is a city in Turkey.
Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, its economic, cultural, and historical center, and its commercial and historical center is on the European side of the Bosphorus, while about a third of its population lives in the suburbs on the Asian side, with a total population of about 15 million people.
Istanbul is one of the world's most populous cities, ranking fourth among the world's major cities and the largest city in Europe if it is considered a country on the continent of Europe;.Because of its location on the border between Europe and Asia, it is not entirely within the European continent, but more than 60% of its population lives on the European side of the city.
Istanbul's climatic conditions
Istanbul has a climate that is borderline Mediterranean, humid subtropical, and oceanic; this is due to its location in a climatic transition zone, thus its climate cannot be described solely as Mediterranean or humid subtropical.
It has a coastal strip of two different water bodies in the north and south, where the northern half of the city and the coast of the Bosphorus also express the characteristics of oceanic climates and humid tropical climates, due to its size, diverse topography, and marine location, and most importantly, it has a coastal strip of two different water bodies in the north and south, where the northern half of the city and the coast of the Bosphorus also express the characteristics of oceanic climates and humid tropical climates. Climates; The climate in the populated areas of the city to the south and on the Marmara Sea is warmer and drier and less affected by humidity due to the humidity that comes from the Black Sea and the relatively high concentration of vegetation.
The humidity in Istanbul reaches over 80% in the morning, and as a result, fog is common, forming in the northern parts of the city and far from the city center, and spreading widely during the autumn and winter months. During the summer months, when the humidity remains high in the afternoon, both humidity and midday fog appears.
In the summer, the mild temperature is exacerbated by the constant humidity. During the summer, the average high temperature is around 29°C (84°F).
It is worth noting that the summer months in Istanbul have the highest concentration of thunderstorms; there are only about fifteen days between June and August when there is measurable rainfall, and it is worth noting that the summer months in Istanbul have the highest concentration of thunderstorms.
In the winter, Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean Basin, with temperatures averaging 1-4°C (34-39°F), and lake snow from the Black Sea is regular, albeit unpredictable. It is characterized by moderation, humidity, and volatility, as it can be heavy, as with fog, and harmful to the city's infrastructure, and both spring and autumn are marked by moderation, humidity, and volatility.
On occasion, cold winds from the northwest and warm breezes from the south will blow on the same day, causing temperature variations. The average rainfall in Istanbul is 130 days per year, with 810 mm (31.9 inches) of rain falling on the city.
Istanbul's economy is growing.
Istanbul's economy is based on industry, tourism, and transportation, since the city is Turkey's major port and industrial hub, with textiles, food processing, flour milling, tobacco manufacturing, cement, and glass among the city's most prominent industries.
The railways along the old city walls, Haydarpasa Station on Istanbul's Asian side, which is the starting point of the Baghdad Railway, and marine services include a variety of modes of transportation ranging from port boats and small ferries to international lines, while buses provide internal transportation in urban areas.
Istanbul Airport is located in the city center and offers both international and domestic flights.
- Sophia, Aya.
- Topkapi Palace is a palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
- The Blue Mosque is also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
- Cistern of the Basilica.
- Hippodrome.
- The Istanbul Archeology Museum is a museum dedicated to the study of the history of Istanbul.
- The Grand Bazaar is the largest market in the world.
- Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Bazaar.
- Sulaymaniyah Mosque is a mosque in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.
- Dolmabahce Palace is a palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Chora Church is located in Chora, Greece.
- The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is located in Istanbul, Turkey.
When visiting Istanbul, tourists should pay attention to the most important traditional meals that characterize the city; no visit to Istanbul is complete without a Turkish breakfast, which includes a large selection of eggs, yogurt, cheese, olives, jam, honey, cucumber, tahini, and other items; you should also try fresh grilled fish and mezze, which is a Turkish appetizer, along with a cup of raki, a drink. An alcoholic beverage with a distinct anise flavor.
In terms of Turkish sweets, you must try the sticky pistachio baklava, as well as street snacks like simit, which is a sesame-covered cake, midi dolma, which are mussels packed with rice, and balk ekmek, which are grilled fish sandwiches;