CNR meeting in Istanbul
Thanks to a grate hospitality of the section members of ESN Istanbul
we had a memorable meeting in Istanbul.
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The snow is whirling in Istanbul |
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Istanbul:
Largest city in Turkey with 8,8 million
inhabitants (1996 estimate, within
municipal borders), situated on both sides of the Bosporus, making
Istanbul a city of two continents,
Europe and Asia.
There are 3 major parts of Istanbul. On the European side lies Stamboul and
Beyoglu, divided by the Golden Horn a drowned valley about 7 km long. On the
Asian side lies Üsküdar (ancient Chrysopolis) and Kadiköy (ancient Chalcedon).
Beyoglu is the modern part of today's Istanbul, housing many theatres,
government offices and businesses.
The
waters from the Black Sea thrust south through the Bosporus. Underneath
there is strong undercurrent coming from the Mediterranean Sea. The bridges
crossing the Bosporus are among the longest highway suspension bridges in
the world.
The climate of Istanbul is subtropical,
with summer average summer temperatures of 28°C and winter average of 8°C.
Annual precipitation is around 800 mm, enough to make the city green and the
surrounding areas rich in agriculture.
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