Istanbul is the economic, cultural and transportation center of Turkey, a world-famous tourist attraction and one of the prosperous international metropolises. It is located at the eastern end of the Balkan Peninsula, on the west bank of the southern mouth of the Bosporus Strait, near the entrance of the Black Sea. It is a transportation hub in Europe and Asia, and its strategic position is extremely important. Covering an area of 5,343 square kilometers, the urban area has expanded to the north of Golden Horn Bay, and UsKudar on the east bank of Bosphorus has also been included in the urban area, becoming a modern city across Europe and Asia.
Representative cuisine in Turkey
1, Turkey Barbecue: It is a kind of Turkish cuisine made by cutting mutton, beef or chicken that has been roasted in rotation and adding ingredients.
2. Grilled fish sandwich: Grilled fish sandwich is a popular street food in Turkey, and it is also a salty sandwich made of grilled fish.
3. Turkish scones: Turkish scones are flat and crisp, just like pizza with minced meat, salad and lemon juice on it. You can wrap it, fold it in half, or open it for eating.
4. jiaozi, Turkey: In Turkey, there is a kind of pasta that is very popular with people. Its shape, manufacturing method and cooking method are similar to those of jiaozi, and it is mainly composed of beef, mutton and spices.
5.Baklava: Baklava is probably the most popular dessert in Turkey. It is wrapped by thin dough layer by layer, and the central part is basically composed of nuts such as walnuts, almonds and pistachios. Crispy rosin, with the fragrance of butter and honey.