Başakşehir district is located in the European side of Istanbul on a length of 106 square kilometers bordered on the four sides, to the north: Arnavutkoy district and Eyup region, to the east: Sultangazi and Esenler region, to the south: Bagcilar, Avcilar, and Kucukcekmece region and to the west by Esenyurt district. Başakşehir, which has a large area, is considered an area that combines the best and most beautiful landscapes, as it is located near the largest cypress and pine forests, in addition to containing the most prominent reserve in Istanbul, the famous “Şamlar” reserve, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists to enjoy seeing many rare animals. Başakşehir has a strong infrastructure that varies between a diversified transportation network, many Turkish and international schools, universities, as well as hospitals, most notably the Medical City of Başakşehir.