Republic of Crimea, Administrative region in southern Russia
This administrative territory sits on a peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, connected to mainland Russia by a long bridge crossing the narrow strait. The land stretches across roughly thirty thousand square kilometers with mountains running through the center and flat steppes spreading north.
The territory became part of Russia in March 2014 following a disputed referendum not recognized by Ukraine and most countries. The international community still considers the peninsula Ukrainian territory under Russian control.
Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar communities live side by side and express their heritage through local markets, religious celebrations and everyday language. In many towns you can see different architectural styles and hear several languages spoken on the streets.
The capital Simferopol serves as the main transport hub with connections to all districts across the region. Due to the political situation, entering through certain border crossings may carry legal consequences in some countries.
The peninsula shifts through three climate zones: dry steppe in the north, mountains in the middle and Mediterranean conditions along the southern coast. This variation shows in the vegetation and the daily life of people in different parts.
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Crimean Bridge
192.9 km
Chersonesus
61.2 km
Swallow's Nest
57.6 km
Vorontsov Palace
58.9 km
Ai-Petri
55.8 km
Livadia Palace
53.6 km
Hurzuf
46.3 km
Genoese Fortress
68.4 km
Chufut-Kale
27.1 km
Taigan Safari Park
37.5 km
Sunken Ships Monument
58.7 km
Bakhchisaray Palace
28.3 km
Panticapaeum
191 km
Aji-Mushkay Quarry
195.9 km
Massandra Palace
48.6 km
Ayu-Dag
46.6 km
Golіtsinsky stitch and Grote
65.7 km
Mangup
46.2 km
Naval museum complex Balaklava
63.9 km
Nikitsky Botanical Garden
49.9 km
Kaffa
102.4 km
Maxim Gorky Fortresses
70.2 km
Yusupov Palace
57.4 km
Siege of Sevastopol
60.4 km
Foros Church
65.5 km
Roman-Kosh
38.9 km
Gedenkstätte Sapun-Berg
60.1 km
Scythian Neapolis
1.4 km
Bakhchysarai Raion
Bilohirsk Raion
Dzhankoi Raion
Kirovske Raion
Krasnohvardiiske Raion
Krasnoperekopsk Raion
Lenine Raion of Crimea
Nyzhnohirskyi Raion
Pervomaiske Raion
Rozdolne Raion
Saky Raion
Simferopol Raion
Sovietskyi Raion
Chornomorske Raion
Alushta Urban Okrug
Armyansk Urban Okrug
Yalta Urban Okrug
Yevpatoria Urban Okrug
Kerch Urban Okrug
Simferopol (urban okrug)
Sudak Urban Okrug
Feodosiya Urban Okrug
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