Simferopol
Sign in to saveSimferopol ( ), also known as Aqmescit, is the second-largest city on the Crimean Peninsula. The city, along with the rest of Crimea, is internationally recognized as part of Ukraine, but controlled by Russia. It is considered the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
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Simferopol is the second-largest city on the Crimean Peninsula and serves as the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The city's status is contested internationally—while recognized as part of Ukraine, it is currently controlled by Russia, making it a significant focal point in the broader dispute over Crimea.
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30 sectionsContents
- Etymologies
- History
- Early history
- Russian Empire
- 20th-century wars
- Ukraine
- Russian annexation
- Geography
- Location
- Climate
- Politics and administrative divisions
- Transportation
- Demographics
- Economy
- Industry
- Education
- Sports
- Houses of worship
- Notable people
- Art and entertainment
- Science and academia
- Politics and activism
- Religion and literature
- Sport
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
- Namegiving
- Notes
- References
- External links
Simferopol ( ), also known as Aqmescit, is the second-largest city on the Crimean Peninsula. The city, along with the rest of Crimea, is internationally recognized as part of Ukraine, but controlled by Russia. It is considered the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Since 2014 it has been under the de facto control of Russia, which annexed Crimea that year and regards Simferopol as the capital of the Republic of Crimea.