Explore Istanbul (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What role does Istanbul's old city centre play today?
What role does Istanbul's old city centre play today?
Cultural & historical centre
What term describes people & businesses moving from city centre to suburbs?
What term describes people & businesses moving from city centre to suburbs?
Suburbanization
Which district represents the original site of Istanbul?
Which district represents the original site of Istanbul?
Fatih
What has Beyoglu been transformed into?
What has Beyoglu been transformed into?
Area with new offices, hotels & apartments
What is Topkapi Palace used for today?
What is Topkapi Palace used for today?
Major tourist attraction
What does the Sea of Marmara provide Istanbul?
What does the Sea of Marmara provide Istanbul?
Vital connections to Europe
Why was a tram link added to Galata Bridge?
Why was a tram link added to Galata Bridge?
To reduce city congestion
How did inner suburbs' population change between 1985 and 2012?
How did inner suburbs' population change between 1985 and 2012?
More than tripled
What happened to the core population between 1985 and 2012?
What happened to the core population between 1985 and 2012?
Remained relatively stable
Why have residents left Istanbul's historic core?
Why have residents left Istanbul's historic core?
Increased traffic & overcrowding