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Europe/Simferopol |
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UTC+2 |
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UTC+3 |
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Africa/Sao_Tome |
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UTC+0 |
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Alushta is a coastal city on the southern coast of the Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine, located on the Black Sea coast, about 30 kilometers from Yalta. The city is situated on the narrow coastal strip between the Crimean Mountains and the Black Sea and has a mild Mediterranean-style climate.
Alushta is known for its beautiful nature, surrounded by vineyards and orchards. With several beaches and sanatoriums, the city is a famous vacation destination in Ukraine. The nearby Crimean Nature Reserve and Demerdzhi Mountain attract many hikers.
Alushta dates back to the 6th century and was founded by the Byzantine Empire. The city retains historical buildings such as the ruins of a medieval Genoese fortress. The local culture is a unique blend of Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian traditions.
The economy is dominated by tourism, supplemented by wine production and food processing. The city is connected by road to major cities such as Simferopol, and the coastal road connects it to other resort areas in Crimea.
Note: The Crimea is currently the subject of a sovereignty dispute, so this article is intended to be objective from a geographic and cultural point of view only.São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.