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Istanbul, located at the center of the Old World, is a very important metropolis with its historical monuments and magnificent natural landscapes. At the narrow sea passage separating Asia and Europe, it is the only city in the world situated on two continents and divided by a sea. With a history of over 2500 years, Istanbul became an important trade center in this strategic region where sea and land embrace. The historical city of Istanbul is situated on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus, and the Golden Horn.
Istanbul, in addition to being the capital of three empires, is one of the few cities that has always retained its status as an economic center in every era. Although the city was not chosen as the political capital of the newly established republic in 1923, it has always maintained its role as an economic center, never losing its position as a defining location for the country's destiny.
Istanbul holds a central importance in both domestic and foreign trade. Looking briefly at the city's economy and business life, today Istanbul's share in Turkey's GDP is about 23%.
In recent years, the city has shifted from industry to management centers, finance, tourism, services, and banking sectors. In contrast to the decline of industry, the heart of the financial markets beats with increasing intensity in Istanbul. Geographically, the first 4 working hours of the day in Istanbul coincide with Asian countries, and the remaining 4 hours overlap with European countries. This gives Istanbul a natural position as a financial center.
Istanbul is also central to the country's air transportation. In addition to Istanbul Airport, the Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Asian side of Istanbul also serves the city. Of the 153 museums in Turkey, 14 are in Istanbul, and 34% of the 2.4 million works of art in these museums are exhibited in Istanbul's museums.
Istanbul
Istanbul Governorship
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Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
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| Area | 5.461 km² |
| Altitude | 30 m |
| Population 2024 | 15.701.602 |
| Telephone Area Code | 212 - 216 |
| License Plate Code | 34 |
| Postal Code | 34xxx |
| Governor of Istanbul | Davut Gul |
| Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor | Ekrem Imamoglu |
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| District Populations Istanbul (2024) | ||
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| Order | Districts | Population |
| 1 | Esenyurt | 988.369 |
| 2 | Kucukcekmece | 789.033 |
| 3 | Pendik | 749.356 |
| 4 | Umraniye | 727.819 |
| 5 | Bagcilar | 713.594 |
| 6 | Bahcelievler | 560.086 |
| 7 | Sultangazi | 532.601 |
| 8 | Maltepe | 524.921 |
| 9 | Basaksehir | 520.467 |
| 10 | Uskudar | 512.981 |
| 11 | Sancaktepe | 502.077 |
| 12 | Gaziosmanpasa | 479.931 |
| 13 | Kartal | 475.859 |
| 14 | Kadikoy | 462.189 |
| 15 | Kagithane | 444.820 |
| 16 | Avcilar | 440.934 |
| 17 | Esenler | 423.625 |
| 18 | Eyupsultan | 420.706 |
| 19 | Beylikduzu | 415.290 |
| 20 | Atasehir | 414.866 |
| 21 | Sultanbeyli | 369.193 |
| 22 | Fatih | 354.472 |
| 23 | Arnavutkoy | 344.868 |
| 24 | Sariyer | 342.582 |
| 25 | Cekmekoy | 306.739 |
| 26 | Tuzla | 301.400 |
| 27 | Buyukcekmece | 280.528 |
| 28 | Zeytinburnu | 278.344 |
| 29 | Bayrampasa | 268.303 |
| 30 | Gungoren | 264.831 |
| 31 | Sisli | 263.063 |
| 32 | Beykoz | 245.440 |
| 33 | Silivri | 232.156 |
| 34 | Bakirkoy | 219.893 |
| 35 | Beyoglu | 216.688 |
| 36 | Besiktas | 167.264 |
| 37 | Catalca | 80.399 |
| 38 | Sile | 48.936 |
| 39 | Adalar | 16.979 |
| Total Population (2024) | 15.701.602 | |
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The Need for Pedestrian Crossings in Silivri is Increasing
Pedestrians preferring to cross between vehicles near the shopping mall in Silivri instead of using the crosswalk are creating both safety and traffic flow issues. Locals say a crosswalk and improved traffic lights are needed.
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Istanbul Travel
With the establishment of Istanbul Seyahat by Abit Tiris in 1940, the company embarked on its long-lasting journey in the road passenger transportation sector by launching its first bus services from Samsun Carsamba to Giresun Alucra.
In 1975, Talip Tiris, who succeeded his father Abit Tiris as the head of the company, began operating the Istanbul - Corlu route in the Thrace region following the establishment of the Istanbul Anatolian Bus Terminal. During the same period, the company expanded into international routes by organizing trips to various European countries.
Under the leadership of Selami Tiris, the third generation to take over the management, the company grew by prioritizing passenger safety and service quality. It began offering services to the coastal regions of Turkey, including significant parts of the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Sea regions, with a primary focus on the Thrace area.
In 2002, as part of its efforts to align with sectoral developments, the company underwent a corporate transformation and adopted the name Istanbul Seyahat Turizm Ticaret A.S. Selami Tiris was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Today, the company is among the leading firms in the road transportation sector. In 2005, it expanded its activities in the tourism field by establishing **STT ISTANBUL TRAVEL**.
As an authorized agent of ETS Tur and a provider of domestic and international flight tickets, the company opened numerous sales offices in Istanbul and the Thrace region to offer new services for tour and flight ticket sales. In 2008, it started operating routes to Bulgaria's Burgas, Varna, and Shumen regions, extending its service quality, experience, and reliability from domestic operations to regular services in Bulgaria.
Acting with the principle of 'Our passenger is our guest,' Istanbul Seyahat aims to provide ever-improving service by combining quality, safety, and punctuality in travel and tourism operations. As of today, Istanbul Seyahat A.S continues to innovate in the sector, serving with 250 online ticket sales offices and nearly 750 employees nationwide.
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