Geography

Which European capital city is located on two continents?

Istanbul

Background

Istanbul sits on two continents, Europe and Asia. The two sides are divided by the Bosphorus strait. Three large bridges connect them. The city used to be called Constantinople and was capital of a huge empire. Today around 16 million people live there.

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