Crimea

Crimea is a peninsula located on the northern coast of the Black Sea. It is connected to mainland Ukraine by the narrow Isthmus of Perekop. The Autonomous Republic of Crimea within Ukraine is recognized by most countries, though it is administered by Russia as the Republic of Crimea.

Geography

Crimea is located south of the Ukrainian region of Kherson, to which it is connected by the Isthmus of Perekop, and west of the Russian region of Kuban, from which it is separated by the Strait of Kerch though linked by the Crimean Bridge since 2018.

History

The history of Crimea is complex and involves many periods of foreign rule and influence. The Cimmerians, Greeks, Scythians, Goths, Huns, Bulgars, Khazars, the state of Kievan Rus', Byzantine Greeks, Kipchaks, Ottoman Turks, Golden Horde Tatars and the Mongols each controlled Crimea in its earlier history.

Demographics

The population of Crimea is predominantly Russian with a significant Crimean Tatar minority. The official languages are Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar.

Economy

The economy of Crimea is largely based on tourism, agriculture, fishing and the production of essential oils, wine and fruits.

Politics

The political status of Crimea is the subject of a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia. Russia currently administers the peninsula as two federal subjects: the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol.

See also

• History of Crimea
• Crimean War
• Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation
• Crimean Tatars
• Autonomous Republic of Crimea

This article is a medical stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!
Most recent articles Ongoing trials	Wikipedia