Eupatoria (Yevpatoria, Yevpatoriya) is a resort city located in western part of Crimea republic of Ukraine on the shore of Black Sea. The Eupatoria city extends for about 14 km along the shallow Kalamitskiy gulf. The Eupatoria city beaches are known for their clean and soft golden sand, transparent sea water and gently sloping bottom of the gulf.
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Eupatoria Ukraine city port
Eupatoria Ukraine city railroad station
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Eupatoria Ukraine city population - 106,500 (2006). Eupatoria Ukraine city land area - 65 sq. km. Eupatoria Ukraine city phone code - +380-6569 Eupatoria Ukraine city postal code - 97400-97490.
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Eupatoria Ukraine city history
The first recorded settlement in modern Eupatoria city area was called Kerkinitis. It was built by Greek colonists around 500 BC. Kerkinitis city with the rest of Crimea was part of the state of King of Pontus - Mithridates VI (nickname - Eupator).
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Eupatoria Ukraine city ancient gateway
From 7th to 10th centuries Eupatoria city was a Khazar settlement. Later the Eupatoria city was under control of the Mongols and the Crimean Khanate and named Kezlev. In 1478-1485 the Eupatoria city was ruled by the Ottoman Empire.
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In 1783 Kezlev city (with the whole Crimea) was captured by the Russian Empire. The name of the city was officially changed to Eupatoria in 1784. The Eupatoria city was occupied by British, French and Turkish troops during the Crimean War (1854).
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Eupatoria Ukraine city economy
The main industries of Eupatoria city are tourism, fishing, food processing, wine making and furniture manufacturing. Some Ukraine National Space Agency facilities are situated near the Eupatoria city.
Eupatoria Ukraine city - Ukraine National Space Agency facilities