The people of Crimea are called "the world in miniature." And it is quite justified, because the nature of Crimea is so diverse and unique. Only on the Crimean peninsula you can encounter a combination of flat mountain peaks, see eggs with cool and incredibly humid air. And just a couple of kilometers away are the warm Black Sea shores with their pebble and sandy beaches.
Briefly about the main thing
The Natural Museum is often referred to as local nature. There are very few places on our planet where various cozy and magnificent landscapes would combine so extraordinary. In many moments, the features of the nature of Crimea are predetermined by the specifics of the geographical location of the peninsula, its geological structure, climate and relief.
The flora of the republic is especially interesting and rich. Only the highest wild plants account for more than 65% of the total number of all plantings in the European part of the countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Independent States. But along with this, about a thousand species of plants from foreign regions are cultivated here. Almost all of the Crimean vegetation grows in its mountainous southern side. And this is truly the museum wealth of the plant world.
Climate
The beautiful nature of Crimea is not all that this peninsula can boast of. Its pleasant climate also pleases locals and tourists. The climate characteristic of the temperate zone dominates over most of the territory: in the flat part it is steppe and mild, and in the mountains it is more humid, just the same as can be found in broad-leaved forests. And the southern coast of Crimea is the sub-Mediterranean nature of shrubbery and dry forests.
The nature of the Crimea is such that the island is provided with a huge amount of heat not only in the summer, but also in the winter. But still, the republic receives its greatest degree in the first summer month. Spring is a bit cooler than fall. And the latter is considered the best season of the year. At this time, calm, moderately sunny and warm weather prevails. But there are sharp pressure drops during the day, which negatively affects people's health.
Crimean rivers
The nature of Crimea is replete with the presence of rivers, of which there are 1657 pieces. This figure also includes temporary streams. The total length of both of them is almost six thousand kilometers. 150 rivers are considered dwarf rivers, as their length often does not even reach ten kilometers. The longest is the Salgir River. It stretches for more than 200 kilometers. All arteries of the peninsula are divided into three groups: rivers belonging to the northwestern slopes of the Crimean mountains, rivers related to the southern coast, and reservoirs of the northern mountain slopes. This classification is based on the direction of surface water flow.
Animals and animals
The small parameters of the peninsula and its remoteness from the mainland led to some extent a poor fauna. This fact is manifested not so much in the small number of species as in the small number of individuals of each of them.
The nature of Crimea makes it possible to inhabit the Crimean noble deer, wild boars, badgers, fallow deer and stone martens in the forests of its mountainous part . Roe deer and foxes are also found here. Among the birds you can distinguish owls, woodpeckers, jays and thrushes. Blackhead vultures, woodcocks and griffon vultures are not uncommon, but, unfortunately, there are only 20-30 of them left, not more.
Different rodents are found in the local steppes. Among them you can see voles, hamsters, jerboas and gophers. All of them serve as food for foxes, weasels and ferrets. In the underground cavities live worms, mollusks and a variety of beetles. Well, in caves, rocky cracks and often on the roofs of residential buildings some species of bats nest.
Maiden lake
The Crimean nature monuments should be placed in a separate category. After all, these are truly unique objects that deserve honor and praise. One of these attractions is Maiden Lake, located on the Mangup Plateau. This is an unusually beautiful pond of artificial origin. It is located in a gorge formed between the mountains of Chishma-Boir and Baba-Dag. Such an interesting name of the reservoir raises many questions, but no one knows where it came from.
The lake was created in 1983-1984, and it is so harmoniously blended into the mountain forest complex that now it is simply impossible to imagine this bewitching landscape without its presence. Today this area is incredibly popular among vacationers. A few centuries ago there was a medieval settlement and a basilica.
And some more amazing objects
The nature of the Crimean peninsula has created many wonderful and secluded places on its territory. For example, Monkey Cove or Cove of Love is an excellent proof of this statement. It is located between the village of Malorechensky and Rybachy. Due to its secluded location, the attraction was awarded the name Bay of Love. By the way, it is part of the crater of an ancient extinct volcano.
And here is another inimitable natural monument - the peninsula on the peninsula - Cape Meganom. He took his place of honor on the eastern coast of Crimea. And if the weather is fine on the street, then you can see it from Yalta itself, which is separated from Sudak, where the cape actually "settled", as much as 130 kilometers. Translated from Greek Meganom means "a huge house." Is it really worth seeing first-hand experience by visiting this wonderful and magnificent cape?
Nature must be protected
The nature of Crimea is an unsurpassed creation of the Universe. Some objects of nature stand out among their counterparts with characteristic unique features, and therefore are of extraordinary interest to humans. And he, as you know, is the most predatory creature on the planet. Therefore, often such attractions become objects of religious rites, witnesses of important historical incidents. That is why they must be protected, cherished and cherished.
The protection of the nature of Crimea in recent years is not very worried about government officials. More and more worries about this are being passed on to the shoulders of volunteers and simply indifferent citizens. But it’s still very difficult to protect forests from deforestation, and ponds from drains that fall here as a result of various industrial plants.
It is necessary to protect Crimean values if it were the last treasure on Earth. And when it disappears, something like Armageddon will come. And it’s true, because the nature of the peninsula is unique and unique, like life, like eternity, like the most romantic moment ...