Black Sea Lowland

region, Ukraine

Also known as: Prychornomorska Lowland

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The Black Sea Lowland is a region in southern Ukraine that borders the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. This lowland area is characterized by its level surface, with gentle slopes towards the Black Sea. It is part of Ukraine's broader landscape, which is predominantly plains with some highlands and mountains along its borders.1

The region is situated south of the Dnieper Upland and is characterized by narrow, sandy spits of land extending into the sea. The climate in this area is influenced by the Black Sea, with southern Crimea having a Mediterranean-type climate. High population densities are found in this coastal region, particularly in port cities. The Black Sea Lowland is also associated with artesian basins, which are important for municipal needs and agriculture.1234

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Dnieper River
Physiography
…Dnieper basin lies within the Black Sea Lowland, in the black-soil steppe area, which has now been completely plowed up. The grassy steppe vegetation has been preserved only in the nature reserves and preserves and in old ravines and gullies. Near the Black Sea there is wormwood–fescue vegetation of the…
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…Dnieper basin lies within the Black Sea Lowland, in the black-soil steppe area, which has now been completely plowed up. The grassy steppe vegetation has been preserved only in the nature reserves and preserves and in old ravines and gullies. Near the Black Sea there is wormwood–fescue vegetation of the…
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Ukraine
Drainage
…saltwater lakes occur in the Black Sea Lowland and in Crimea. Larger saline lakes occur along the coast. Known as limans, these bodies of water form at the mouths of rivers or ephemeral streams and are blocked off by sandbars from the sea. Some artificial lakes have been formed, the…
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…saltwater lakes occur in the Black Sea Lowland and in Crimea. Larger saline lakes occur along the coast. Known as limans, these bodies of water form at the mouths of rivers or ephemeral streams and are blocked off by sandbars from the sea. Some artificial lakes have been formed, the…
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