Yalta
Sign in to saveYalta (: ) is a resort city on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea. It serves as the administrative center of Yalta Municipality, one of the regions within Crimea. Yalta, along with the rest of Crimea, is internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, and is considered part of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. However, it is controlled de facto by Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014 and regards the town as part of the Republic of Crimea. According to the most recent census, its population was
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Yalta is a resort city on the southern coast of Crimea that has been at the center of international dispute since Russia's 2014 annexation of the peninsula, which most countries still consider part of Ukraine. The city matters because its status reflects the broader geopolitical conflict over Crimea between Russia and Ukraine, with significant implications for international law and regional stability.
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Place details
- Locality
- город Ялта
- Region
- Автономна Республіка Крим
- Country
- Україна
- Population
- 77,003
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- History
- 12th–19th centuries
- 20th century
- 21st century
- Main sights
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Notable people born in Yalta
- See also
- Notes
- References
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Yalta (: ) is a resort city on the south coast of the Crimean Peninsula surrounded by the Black Sea. It serves as the administrative center of Yalta Municipality, one of the regions within Crimea. Yalta, along with the rest of Crimea, is internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, and is considered part of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. However, it is controlled de facto by Russia, which annexed Crimea in 2014 and regards the town as part of the Republic of Crimea. According to the most recent census, its population was
The city is located on the site of the ancient Greek colony of Yalita ( ). It is said to have been founded by Greek settlers who were looking for a safe shore on which to land. It is situated on a deep bay facing south towards the Black Sea, surrounded by the mountain range Ai-Petri. It has a humid subtropical climate and is surrounded by numerous vineyards and orchards.
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