2006-10-25 01:54:25 · 9 answers · asked by Tolga 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Turkey
A lot :) I dont care what the census says honestly there is no way only 8 million people live there. I would guess close to double that amount.
2006-10-25 04:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by PANCHO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Istanbul (Turkish: Ä°stanbul, Greek: ÎÏνÏÏανÏινοÏÏολη Konstandinoúpoli, historically known in English as Constantinople; see other names) is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and economic centre. The city is the capital of the Province of Istanbul. It is located at 41° N 28° E, on the Bosphorus strait, and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn (Turkish: Haliç), in the northwest of the country. Istanbul extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. Istanbul is also the only city in the world which served as the capital to three different Empires: The Roman Empire (330-395), Byzantine Empire (395-1453) and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1923). In 1923, following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, the capital was moved to Ankara.
According to the 2000 Census, the population is 8,803,468 (city proper) and 10,018,735 (metro area), making it the second largest city in Europe. The census bureau estimate for July 20, 2005 is 11,322,000 for the province, which is generally considered as the metropolitan area, making it one of the twenty largest metropolitan areas in the world. The city was chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2010 (along with Pécs, Hungary and Essen, Germany).
The city has had many names through the years and according to the culture, language and religion of its inhabitants. Byzantium, Constantinople and Stamboul are examples that may still be found in active use. The etymology of the names and an extended list of old names can be found under Istanbul (etymology). It has also been nicknamed "The City on Seven Hills" because the historic peninsula (the oldest part of the city) was built on seven hills, also represented with seven mosques, one at the top of each hill.[
2006-10-26 05:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by Linda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the 2000 census :
Population 8.803,468 (city proper)
10, 018,735 (metro area)
Therefore making Istanbul the 2nd largest city in Europe.
As of 2005 census:
Population: 11,322,000 for the province,
considered as the metropolitan area
Therefore, making Istanbul one of the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the world.
This city was chosen as the European Capital of Culturefor 2010 ( along with Pecs, Hungary & Essen Germany).
2006-10-25 09:08:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the 2000 Census, the population is 8,803,468
2006-10-25 09:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approx 15,000,000 people are living in Ä°stanbul and I think half of them are living in their cars. Ä°stanbul is the most wonderful city in the world, except its terrible traffic.
2006-10-26 06:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by HOTTürk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the 2000 Census, the population is 8,803,468 (city proper) and 10,018,735 (metro area)
2006-10-25 09:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by PS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
During a business day the population can easily be around 15.000.000 - 16.000.000 due to commuters coming from other cities.
2006-10-26 02:07:19 · answer #7 · answered by cordial 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easier way of finding that out is to search it in Google or Yahoo not Yahoo answers
2006-10-25 15:47:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
13,000,000
2006-10-25 09:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by Drone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋