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Istanbul’s biggest threat doesn’t come from terrorists - The Washington Post

Istanbul’s biggest threat doesn’t come from terrorists
By Nick Danforth January 8 at 6:00 AM

In Istanbul, you’re still more likely to die in an earthquake than in a terrorist attack.

It’s a sobering thought for visitors and residents alike given all that has recently happened in the city. The Islamic State’s New Year’s Eve attack on an Istanbul nightclub came on the heels of a series of brutal bombings over the past year. The attacks have left Turkish citizens deeply shaken and tourists increasingly hesitant to visit one of the greatest cities on earth.

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