World Record Academy Officially Recognizes Istanbul for Largest Street Cat Population

 

World Record Academy Officially Recognizes Istanbul for Largest Street Cat Population

The World Record Academy has officially awarded Istanbul the world record for the "World's Largest Street Cats Population". Commonly referred to as "Catstanbul," the city hosts an estimated free-roaming population between 150,000 and 250,000 community felines. The award recognizes the historical and cultural framework of communal care in the city, where residents, business owners, and local authorities systematically provide food, shelter, and medical care to stray animals.

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Istanbul Airport Terminal Ranked Among the World's Largest Buildings

 

Istanbul Airport Terminal Ranked Among the World's Largest Buildings

Recent architectural classifications highlight the sheer scale of Istanbul's aviation infrastructure. According to World Atlas, the main terminal of Istanbul Airport, which officially opened on April 6, 2019, ranks among the largest buildings in the world based on floor area.

Encompassing approximately 15.5 million square feet (1.44 million square meters) under a single roof, it is currently the largest standalone airport terminal globally. The facility successfully replaced Atatürk Airport as Turkey's primary international hub on its first day of full operation, underscoring the country's massive investment in global transit logistics.

Source: World Atlas