Zaporizhzhia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Zaporizhzhia is a city in southeastern Ukraine, located on the Dnieper River. Founded in 1770 as the Aleksandrovskaya Fortress, it protected the Russian Empire's southern borders. The city experienced industrial growth with the construction of the Kichkas Bridge and major plants in the 20th century.
Statistics
Area
331.00 km²
Population
710,052