Istanbul is the only city to stand on two Continents - Europe and Asia
Istanbul, Turkey is the only city in the world that is located on two continents -- Europe and Asia. The city is divided by the Bosporus Strait, with the western part in Europe and the eastern part in Asia.
No. Ankara is located in Central Anatolia, Turkey. And it is in Southwest Asia. But two other Turkish cities lie in 2 continents: Istanbul and Canakkale.
There are several continents that are in only 2 hemispheres. Asia, South America and Africa are the ones located on both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Istanbul, Turkey is a city that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus Strait divides the city, with the historic and commercial center situated in Europe, while the eastern part lies in Asia.
Depends on how you define a city. Çanakkale might also count, if we're thinking of the province and not the city proper.
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Istanbul is the only city to stand on two Continents - Europe and Asia
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Istanbul.
Istanbul, Turkey is the only city in the world that is located on two continents -- Europe and Asia. The city is divided by the Bosporus Strait, with the western part in Europe and the eastern part in Asia.
There is no capital city that touches two continents. There are four cities in the world that touch two continents, but none of them is the capital of a country.
No. Ankara is located in Central Anatolia, Turkey. And it is in Southwest Asia. But two other Turkish cities lie in 2 continents: Istanbul and Canakkale.
Istanbul.
Istanbul (Turkey)
Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, is part of both Europe and Asia. It spans the Bosphorus, which divides the Sea of Marmara (and by extension, the Mediterranean Sea) from the Black Sea.
There are several continents that are in only 2 hemispheres. Asia, South America and Africa are the ones located on both the northern and southern hemispheres.