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To: a_Turk
Sag olun, dostum. By the way, do you know the derivation of the name "Istanbul"?
3 posted on 11/02/2001 2:51:45 PM PST by Map Kernow
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To: Map Kernow
Is tim poli? To the city?
4 posted on 11/02/2001 3:10:08 PM PST by a_Turk
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To: Map Kernow
I heard it's from the Greek "eis ten Boulen," To the City Council. Allegedly comes from a signpost outside of Constantinople.
5 posted on 11/02/2001 11:48:04 PM PST by Dumb_Ox
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