Population
15,519,267
Language
Turkish
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY)
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul
Best Time to Visit
April to May and September to November
Known For
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Turkish cuisine, Bosphorus Strait
Types of Places in Istanbul
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