Perekop
Perekop (Ukrainian & Russian: Перекоп; Crimean Tatar: Or Qapı; Greek: Τάφρος and Τάφραι and Τάφρη) is an urban-type settlement located on the Perekop Isthmus connecting the Crimean peninsula to the Ukrainian mainland. It is known for the Or Qapi fortress, which served as the gateway to Crimea. The village currently is part of Armiansk Municipality. Population: 919 (2014 Census).
Perekop
Перекоп Or Qapı | |
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A map showing the location of Perekop | |
Perekop Location of Perekop within the Crimea Perekop Perekop (Ukraine) Perekop Perekop (European Russia) Perekop Perekop (Black Sea) | |
| Coordinates: 46°9′42″N 33°41′34″E | |
| Country | Territory of Ukraine, occupied by Russia |
| Republic | Crimea |
| Region | Armiansk municipality |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 919 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 96011 |
| Area code | +380-6567 |
| Former names | Or Qapı, Taphros |
| Climate | Cfa |
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