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Istanbul is among the special cities of the world with its position as a bridge between Europe and Asia.

At the south of Istanbul the Marmara Sea, and at the north the Black Sea are situated. The Western part of the city is in Europe, and the Eastern is in Asia. The important watercourse that divides Istanbul is the Bosphorus. As a seaport both the closest Asian city to Europe and the closest European city to Asia, and the passage of all commerce ways from here, increases the importance of Istanbul.;

Positioned between 280 01’ and 290 76’ western longitudes and 410 33’ and 800 28’ latitudes, Istanbul is among the best cities of the world with its location as a bridge between Europe and Asia. This geographical location gives characteristics of East and West to the city at the same time.