Turkey is heading to local elections. What role will Istanbul play?
has a diverse economy and does not depend on one sector. The city is responsible for 27 percent of Turkey's GDP, with 20 percent of the country's industrial labour force residing in the city. As expected for a city of its size, Istanbul has a diverse industrial economy, producing commodities as varied as olive oil, tobacco, vehicles, and electronics.Turkish lira .
Finally, the city attracts millions of tourists every year , around 30 percent of tourists who visit Turkey annually.
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