Explore Istanbul (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Istanbul's historic core role today
Istanbul's historic core role today
Cultural and historical centre
Why residents left Istanbul's old city
Why residents left Istanbul's old city
Increased traffic and overcrowding
Where Istanbul residents relocated
Where Istanbul residents relocated
Outer residential areas
Where Istanbul business relocated
Where Istanbul business relocated
High-rise commercial centres in other parts of city
Suburbanization definition
Suburbanization definition
People & businesses move from city centre to suburban areas
Fatih district significance
Fatih district significance
Original site of Istanbul, traditional mosques & markets
Topkapi Palace past and present use
Topkapi Palace past and present use
Ottoman sultans' residence, now major tourist attraction
Galata Bridge tram link purpose
Galata Bridge tram link purpose
Reduce city congestion
Istanbul core population trend 1985-2012
Istanbul core population trend 1985-2012
Relatively stable/slight decline (1.9m→1.6m→1.7m)
Inner suburbs population change 1985-2012
Inner suburbs population change 1985-2012
More than tripled (2.5m→5.5m→7.6m)