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Istanbul is located in the north-west Marmara Region of Turkey.

It encloses the southern Bosphorus where the western portion of Istanbul is in Europe, while the eastern portion is in Asia.

Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center.

Located at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, Istanbul has the distinction of being an unique city spread over two continents.

The city encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the center of the town.