Swan Islands Nature Reserve
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Swan Islands Nature Reserve (Ukrainian: Лебедині острови (заповідник)) is a strict nature reserve, protecting a series of islands off the northwest coast of the Crimean Peninsula that this an important resting place for migratory birds in the summer and fall, and a nesting place in winter. It is a sub-unit of the Crimean Nature Reserve. The reserve was created in 1949, and covers an area of 9,612 hectares (37.11 sq mi).[1] Administratively, it is in Rozdolne Raion of Crimea.
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Swan Islands Nature Reserve | |
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Ukrainian: Лебедині острови (заповідник) Russian: Лебяжьи острова (заповедник) | |
Location | Disputed Ukraine (de jure) / Russia (de facto) Rozdolne Raion |
Nearest city | Krasnoperekopsk |
Coordinates | 45°52′30″N 33°32′30″E |
Area | 9,612 hectares (23,752 acres; 96 km2; 37 sq mi) |
Established | 1949 |
Website | http://zapovednik-crimea.udprf-crimea.com/ |
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