Perekop
Perekop
Перекоп Or Qapı | |
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A map showing the location of Perekop | |
| Coordinates: 46°9′42″N 33°41′34″E / 46.16167°N 33.69278°E | |
| Republic | Crimea |
| Region | Armiansk municipality |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2015) | |
• Total | 919 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (MSK) |
| Postal code | 96011 |
| Area code | +380-6567 |
| Former names | Or Qapı, Taphros |
| Climate | Cfa |
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Perekop (Ukrainian & Russian: Перекоп; Crimean Tatar: Or Qapı; Greek: Τάφρος and Τάφραι and Τάφρη) is a village located on the Perekop Isthmus connecting the Crimean peninsula to the Ukrainian mainland. It is known for the Or Qapi fortress, which served as the gateway to Crimea. The village currently is part of Armiansk Municipality. Population: 919 (2014 Census).