It's retarded even. In Germany there is a city called Aachen, which was the seat of Charlemagne. In French we call that city, which is also part of our history, Aix-la-Chapelle, so I do not see why we can't call the City Constantinople and you Istanbul without starting a debate.
Actually there are many countries which have a name for the locals and a name for outsiders. Greece being a prime example. Turks call it Yunan. Greeks call it Ελλάδα, etc... and no one bats an eye.
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u/youthanasian Turkey Aug 15 '17
Wish that shitty constantinople istanbul song has never been created.