The Dolgaya Spit or Kosa Dolgaya (Russian: Коса Долгая)[1] is a sandy spit in the Sea of Azov.[2] The length is 17 kilometres (11 mi), and the width is about 500 m. The spit is located in Yeysky District of Krasnodar Krai, Russia. It separates Taganrog Bay from the Sea of Azov.
Dolgaya Spit
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 Dolgaya Spit in the Sea of Azov. | |
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 Interactive map of Dolgaya Spit | |
| Coordinates: 46°39′35″N 37°46′00″E / 46.65972°N 37.76667°E | |
| Location | Krasnodar Krai, Russia |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 17 kilometres (11 mi) |
| • Width | 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) |
| Area | 1.9 km2 (0.73 sq mi) |
| Established | 1988 |
Dolgaya Spit is a landscape nature sanctuary of Krasnodar Krai with unique sandy beaches, quite deep sea, fresh-water lakes, rich animal world and flora.[3]
Dolzhanskaya village is located at the basis of Dolgaya Spit.
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ Kosa Dolgaya: Russia Geographic Names
- ↑ Long Spit description and photo - Russia - South: Yeisk UsefulTravelArticles.com
- ↑ "Kosa Dolgaya". Protected Planet. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
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