How did geographical factors influence the success of constantinople?
it was protected from invasion and attack by high mountains
it was suited on a strait connecting two major waterways used for trade
it had access to fresh river water amid an otherwise arid climate
it could support it populace through farming and grazing on vast grasslands

It was situated on a strait connecting two major waterways used for trade.

Constantinople was situated right in the middle of Bosporus, Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Hence all trade between North Africa, Asia and Europe had to pass through Constantinople. Hence due to this trade, Constantinople levied taxes which contributed to the wealth it earned.

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

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