Area: 72,845 km² or 28,125.612 m²
The Marmara Region is within the Turkish boundary, with Bulgaria and the Black Sea to the North, the Aegion Region to the South, and the Black Sea Region to the East. Greece and the Aegean Sea are to the West.
The most well-known city in this region is Istanbul, a cosmopolitan socio-economic cum cultural capital of Türkiye.
According to a 2024 estimate, Istanbul has a population of more than 16,047,000. It is also ranked among Europe’s most populated cities and the world’s sixteenth most populated city.
Istanbul is unique in its geography, as it is divided between Europe and Asia.
Istanbul was also the capital of three world Empires: the Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman.
Istanbul’s relics, landmarks, and rich traditions reflect its prominence, which has been accumulated over centuries.