Geography

Which city is split between Europe and Asia?

Istanbul

Background

Istanbul is the only major city that lies in both Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus splits it into two halves. It is not the capital of Turkey, yet it is its heart. A short ferry ride takes you from one continent to the other.

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