Khortytsia
Khortytsia (Ukrainian: Хортиця, pronounced [ˈxɔrtɪtsʲɐ]) is the largest island on the Dnieper River, and is 12.5 km (7.77 mi) long and up to 2.5 km (1.55 mi) wide. The island forms part of the Khortytsia National Park. This historic site is located within the city limits of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
Native name: Хортиця | |
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Khortytsia Khortytsia | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Dnieper River |
| Coordinates | 47°49′12″N 35°06′00″E |
| Area | 23.59 km2 (9.11 sq mi) |
| Length | 12.5 km (7.77 mi) |
| Width | 2.5 km (1.55 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Highest point | N/A |
| Administration | |
Ukraine | |
| Region | Zaporizhzhia |
| District | Zaporizhzhia city (Voznesenivskyi District) |
The island has played an important role in the history of Ukraine, especially in the history of the Zaporozhian Cossacks. The island has unique flora and fauna, including oak groves, spruce woods, meadows, and steppe. The northern part of the island is very rocky and high (rising 30 m or 98 ft above the river bed) in comparison to the southern part, which is low, and often flooded by the waters of the Dnieper.
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