Melitopol Ukraine city

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Melitopol Ukraine city overview

Melitopol Ukraine city coat of arms

Melitopol (former Kyzyl-Yar, Novoaleksandrovka) is the city of Zaporozhye region (oblast) of Ukraine. Melitopol city is situated on the Molochnaya (Milk) river. There is a railway station in Melitopol Ukraine.

Melitopol Ukraine city map location

Melitopol Ukraine city population - 158,000 (2008).
Melitopol Ukraine city land area - 50 sq. km.
Melitopol Ukraine city phone code - +380-619(2).
Melitopol Ukraine city postal code - 72300.

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Melitopol Ukraine city history

On the area of Melitopol city was ancient settlement of Nogai tribe people Kyzyl-Yar. In July 1769 Russian military command ordered to build a fortress with Zaporozhye Cossacks as garrison troops. In 1784 the fortress received town status and was populated with Cossacks families and soldiers.

Melitopol Ukraine city monuments

In 1816 the town was named Novoaleksandrovka. In 1842 the city was renamed and received the name Melitopol after ancient Greeks city Melita ("meli" means honey) situated nearby. At the end of 19th century Melitopol city was an important trade center.

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Melitopol Ukraine city railway station

Melitopol Ukraine city hotel

Melitopol Ukraine city church

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