![]() | Warning! "Poland recognizes Crimea for an integral part Ukraine. The illegal annexation of this part of the territory of Ukraine by Russia makes it impossible to provide Polish citizens with consular assistance. Therefore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically advises against traveling to Crimea, including the use of travel offers presented by travel agencies operating in Russia. "(statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of 29 May 2018). |
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Capital city | Simferopol |
Surface | 26 100 |
Population | 1 973 185 |
Tongue | Ukrainian, Russian, Crimean Tatar |
Time zone | UTC 2 - winter UTC 3 - summer |
Time zone | UTC 2 - winter UTC 3 - summer |
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Map of the Crimean peninsula
Crimea (Crimean peninsula, Ukrainian Крим, Russian Крым, Crimean Tatar Qırım, Къырым) - peninsula in the northern part Black Sea with an area of over 27,000 km².
Characteristic
Politically, Crimea de jure belongs to Ukraine, and de facto in 2014 he seceded from it, and was then joined to Russia.
=== Geography === hhutr
Climate
History
Policy
The political change and the annexation of Crimea are probably lasting. Therefore, Western foreign ministries believe that it poses a threat to tourists visiting Crimea.
Economy
Drive
By car
Traveling by car to Crimea is not safe - the route to the territory of Crimea is M17 (from Chersonia), the M18 motorway (z Melitopol), or a ferry to Kerch through the Kerch Strait.
By plane
Currently, you can fly from Moscow.
By ship
Cities
Interesting places
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Yalta_swallowcastle.jpg/220px-Yalta_swallowcastle.jpg)
Swallow's Nest
Transport
Shopping
Gastronomy
Accommodation
Security
Health
contact
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