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Coordinates: 43°35′07″N 39°43′13″E. Sochi (Russian: Сочи, IPA: [ˈsotɕɪ] ⓘ, from Ubykh: Шъуача – seaside) is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in Southern Russia, with a population of 466,078 residents, [12] and up to 600,000 residents in the urban area.
- 176.77 km² (68.25 sq mi)
- 1838
- 65 m (213 ft)
- Russia
Explore the city of Sochi, Russia, with this interactive map created by Google. You can zoom in and out, see the landmarks, attractions, and hotels, and get directions to your destination. Sochi ...
Type: City with 447,000 residents. Description: city in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. Categories: resort town, seaside resort, big city, city or town, human settlement and locality. Location: Krasnodar Krai and Adygea, Southern Russia, Russia, Eastern Europe, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap.
Apr 26, 2024 · Sochi, city and resort area of Krasnodar kray (territory), southwestern Russia, with mineral springs, beaches, a subtropical climate, and attractive scenery. The city stretches along the Black Sea coast at the foot of the western part of the main Caucasus mountain range. Sochi hosted the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
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The city of Sochi is administratively subdivided into the city districts of Adlersky, Khostinsky, Lazarevsky, and Central Tsentralny. With an area of 32 km2, the Tsentralny City District comprises many important tourist destinations like the Michael Archangel Cathedral, the Sochi Arboretum (botanical garden), the Winter Theater, and the Maritime Pa...
Created in 1961, the Greater Sochi area stretches for 145 km along the Black Sea coast and is considered Europe’s longest city. It is also the sixth-largest city on the Black Sea and the fifth-largest city in Russia’s Southern Federal District. Some of the notable rivers in the city include Ashe, Khosta, Mzymta, Matsesta, Psezuapse, Psou, Shakhe, a...
As a result of the Caucasian War and the Russo-Turkish War in 1829, the coastal area along the Black Sea was occupied by the Russians. The Fort of Alexandria (renamed later as Navaginsky) was established in 1838, at the head of the Sochi River. During the Crimean War of 1853-1856, the fort was abandoned to prevent its capture by the Turkish troops....
Learn about the location, climate, and attractions of Sochi, Russia's largest and busiest seaside resort city. See a map of Sochi and its administrative divisions, as well as its relation to the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains.
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The Map shows a city map of Sochi with expressways, main roads and streets, and the location of Sochi International Airport (IATA code: AER), located in Adler city district. To find a location use the form below. To view just the map, click on the "Map" button. To find a location type: street or place, city, optional: state, country.
Greater Sochi map Orientation [edit] Greater Sochi occupies 105 km along the Black Sea coastline. Its total area is 3,500 km² (3 times as large as Moscow). However, most of the population is spread along the narrow coastline stripe, while the mountain area (1,900 square km) mostly belongs to Sochi National Park and partly to Caucasian ...
