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When did Constantinople become Istanbul?

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Published in Daily Trivia

Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, played a central role in Greek history. Called Constantinople, it was capital of the Byzantine Empire. The name Istanbul was not officially adopted until 1930.

 


 

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