At Home in Istanbul (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What % of Turkey's population lives in urban areas today?
What % of Turkey's population lives in urban areas today?
70%
What does the Turkish word 'gecekondu' mean?
What does the Turkish word 'gecekondu' mean?
Built overnight
Which basic service did gecekondu settlements typically lack?
Which basic service did gecekondu settlements typically lack?
Running water
How did property owners convert old homes to accommodate more people?
How did property owners convert old homes to accommodate more people?
Added new storeys
What happened to many gecekondu areas over time?
What happened to many gecekondu areas over time?
Demolished & rebuilt as high-rise estates
What facilities does Esenler now have after redevelopment?
What facilities does Esenler now have after redevelopment?
Public parks & playgrounds
What is gentrification?
What is gentrification?
Wealthier people improving run-down areas
What is a negative impact of gentrification?
What is a negative impact of gentrification?
Areas become unaffordable for originals
Which group moved into Beyoğlu during gentrification?
Which group moved into Beyoğlu during gentrification?
Young professionals
Where was Esenler originally located?
Where was Esenler originally located?
Edge of city on vacant land