1. Napoleon Bonaparte “If there were only one state in the world, Istanbul would be its capital.”
2. Where does the name Istanbul come from? Historically, it was known as Byzantium and later as Constantinople. After the Ottoman occupation, it became Constantinople. With the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, it took the name Istanbul. This name comes from the Greek “Eis tin Poli.”
3. What is the Bosphorus? Istanbul is the only city in the world divided in two by a sea.
4. What is Rumelia? It derives from “Lands of the Romani,” meaning “region of the Romani people.”
5. European Union: Turkey has the largest population seeking membership in the European Union. More than 11 million people live in Istanbul.
6. The world’s second-oldest metro: The tunnel, located in Karaköy, Istanbul, is the world’s second-oldest metro. It was built in 1875. The oldest is the London Underground.
7. Istanbul Cymbals: The handmade cymbals produced by Agop Tomurcuk and Mehmet Tamdeğer are very famous.
8. Tophane Fountain: The roof of the Tophane Fountain is covered with lead, like the X-ray rooms.
9. The first person to fly: Ottoman scientist Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi became the first person in the world to fly by flying from the Galata Tower to the Asian side of Istanbul.
10. Aziz Istanbul: People call it “Aziz Istanbul” to show their love for Istanbul.
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