Simeiz

Simeiz (Ukrainian: Сімеїз, Russian: Симеи́з, Crimean Tatar: Simeiz) is a resort town, an urban-type settlement in Yalta Municipality in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, a territory recognized by a majority of countries as part of Ukraine and incorporated by Russia as the Republic of Crimea. Its name is of Greek origin (σημαία 'flag' + -εις, a plural suffix). The town is located by the southern slopes of the main range of Crimean Mountains at the base of Mount Kosh-Kaya, 18 kilometers (11 mi) west from Yalta. Population: 2,604 (2014 Census).

Simeiz
Сімеїз
Simeiz
Location of Simeiz within the Crimea
Coordinates: 44°24′21″N 33°59′24″E
CountryTerritory of Ukraine, occupied by Russia
RepublicCrimea
MunicipalityYalta Municipality
Local councilSimeiz
Elevation
100 m (300 ft)
Population
 (2014)
  Total2,604
Time zoneUTC+4 (MSK)
Postal code
98680 — 98682
Area code+380-654
ClimateCfb
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