Qarabiy yayla botanical nature reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Crimea |
Nearest city | Alushta, Bilohirsk |
Coordinates | 44°53′44″N 34°29′45″E / 44.89556°N 34.49583°E |
Area | 49 ha (0.49 km2) |
Elevation | 1,262 m (4,140 ft) |
Established | 3 August 1978 |
Qarabiy yayla (lit. 'Black spider pasture'; Ukrainian: Карабі́-Яйла́, romanized: Karabi-Yaila; ‹See Tfd›Russian: Караби́-яйла́, romanized: Karabi-yayla) is a mountain range and botanical zakaznik (nature reserve) located in Crimea, a region internationally recognised as part of Ukraine but occupied by Russia since 2014. The highest range of the Crimean Mountains, Qarabiy yayla is best known for its picturesque views and large number of caves.