East Istanbul (Dogu Istanbul - Turkish) is a city on the Bospherous River in the Turkish Province of Turkicstan. Created after the separation of Istanbul, by Europa after the Third Balkan War. The city grew physically and economically after the separation, and today is the most important financial centre in Turkicstan, followed by Ankara and Baku. The Boshperous Bridge connects the two sides together, which has security checkpoints on either side.