The only city in the world that spans two continents, for millennia, Istanbul has been a place for conquest, culture, and commerce. With its tolerant, secular society and stunning architecture, a trip to Istanbul is a rare opportunity to see the world in a new way.

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The world is growing at a steady pace. In 1965, there were an estimated 3.325 billion people on the planet. Even though people reside on all seven of the Earth's continents, most of the world's population are concentrated in a few dozen cities.

Istanbul

A Millennial's Guide to Istanbul

The Biggest Cities in the World by Population