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...than 15 million residents, it is the most populous city in Turkey and one of the largest urban centers in the world. ...of the Byzantine Empire for over a millennium and later became the capital of the Ottoman Empire after its conquest in 1453 by Sultan Mehmed II. Under Ot ...

...t and municipality of Istanbul Province, Turkey, located on the Asian side of the city. It is a vibrant cultural, commercial, and residential hub, known ...tine Empire and then the Ottoman Empire, eventually developing into one of Istanbul's most important urban centers on the Asian side. ...