Gaspra
Gaspra (Ukrainian: Гаспра; Russian: Гаспра; Crimean Tatar: Gaspra; from Greek ἄσπρα áspra, 'white'), officially transliterated Haspra, is a spa town, an urban-type settlement in Yalta Municipality in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. It is located on the Black Sea coast, west of Yalta, and is a popular holiday resort. Population: 10,310 (2014 Census).
Gaspra
Гаспра | |
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| Haspra | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Gaspra Location of Gaspra within the Crimea | |
| Coordinates: 44°26′10″N 34°6′38″E | |
| Country | Territory of Ukraine, occupied by Russia |
| Republic | Crimea |
| Region | Yalta Municipality |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
| • Total | 10,310 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 98660 — 98669 |
| Area code | +380-654 |
| Climate | Cfb |
Leo Tolstoy lived in Gaspra in 1901 and 1902. Nearby are the Swallow's Nest, a modern castle and Charax, Crimea a Roman fort.
The asteroid 951 Gaspra is named after the town.
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