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Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, it is not a capital city.

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It is not currently a capitol. It was the capitol of the Byzantine Empire in the 3-5th centuries, and an important port city always. It is located in Turkey.

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Because it doesn't feel like it #SWAGGOT

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What capital city spans two continents?

Istanbul is not a capital city. The capital of Turkey is Ankara. Constantinople (now known as Istanbul) was the capital city of The Byzantine Empire


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