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Istanbul Sits on Two Continents

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Istanbul Sits on Two Continents
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Did you know Istanbul is the only major city that straddles two continents? The Bosphorus strait splits it between Europe and Asia, and locals commute across the divide by bridge and ferry every day. You can quite literally eat breakfast in Europe and lunch in Asia.

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