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Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey is the city that straddles both Asia and Europe. The Bosphorus Strait divides the city, with the western side located in Europe and the eastern side in Asia.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that is located on two continents, Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosporus Strait.
The biggest country in the world by land area is Russia, located in both Europe and Asia. The smallest country in the world is Vatican City, located in Europe within the city of Rome, Italy.
Istanbul, Turkey.
Istanbul is the only city in the world that is located on two continents, Europe and Asia. The city is separated by the Bosporus Strait, with the western part in Europe and the eastern part in Asia.
Istanbul in Turkey is the only city in the world that is located on two continents, Europe and Asia. The city is divided by the Bosphorus Strait, with the historical and commercial center in Europe and a portion of the city in Asia.
There are actually a total of 4 transcontinental cities. The largest and most known would of course be Istanbul, Turkey located in Europe and Asia. The others include Atyrau, Kazakhstan (Europe/Asia), Orenburg, Russia (Europe/Asia), and Suez, Egypt (Africa/Asia).
It was a trade center conveniently located between Asia and Europe.
Istanbul
Istanbul is located on two continents: Asia and Europe.
Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents.