Shostka
Shostka (Ukrainian: Шо́стка, IPA: [ˈʃɔstkɐ] ⓘ) is a city in Sumy Oblast, northeastern Ukraine. Shostka serves as the administrative center of Shostka Raion. Population: 71,966 (2022 estimate).
Shostka
Шостка | |
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Shostka Shostka | |
| Coordinates: 51°52′N 33°29′E | |
| Country | Ukraine |
| Oblast | Sumy Oblast |
| Raion | Shostka Raion |
| Founded | 18th century |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36 km2 (14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 71,966 |
| Website | http://www.shostka-rada.gov.ua/ |
The city lies on the Shostka River, a tributary of the Desna, from which it gets its name. Shostka is an important centre of industry: in chemicals (see Svema) and in dairy, the Shostka City Milk Plant was recently acquired by the Bel Group.
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