Simeiz
Сімеїз | |
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Coordinates: 44°24′21″N 33°59′24″E / 44.40583°N 33.99000°E | |
Republic | Crimea |
Municipality | Yalta Municipality |
Local council | Simeiz |
Elevation | 100 m (300 ft) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 2,604 |
Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
Postal code | 98680 — 98682 |
Area code | +380-654 |
Climate | Cfa |
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).[1]