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Article: Geo quest.
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- Current Events, a Weekly Reader publication
- Article date:
- April 25, 2003
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In ancient times, major empires battled for control of this Turkish city. That's because it's the only major world city located on two continents--Europe and Asia--making it an ideal starting point for conquering surrounding areas. The city got-its name from the Ottoman Turks, who conquered it and made it the capital of the ...
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