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City Guide - Istanbul - City Statistics | ||
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City Statistics Location: Northwest Turkey. Population: 12 million (metropolitan area). Ethnic mix: 90% Turkish; 4% Kurdish; 6% Greek, Armenian, Jewish and other minorities. Religion: 97% Muslim, 3% Christian, Jewish and other minorities. Time zone: GMT + 2. Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz, round two or three-pin plugs. Average January temp: - 5°C (37°F). Average July temp: 30°C (86°F). Annual rainfall: 654mm (25.7 inches). |