a Ukrainian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

A peninsula on the north shore of the Black Sea. Became part of Russia in the second half of the 18th century. Artist Fyodor Vasiliev and writer Anton Chekhov received treatment for tuberculosis at Crimean health spas in the 19th century. The Crimeaâ€(tm)s hills, valleys and views of the sea attracted many generations of painters.

Crimea [] or the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (, , ) is an autonomous republic of Ukraine on the northern coast of the Black Sea occupying a peninsula of the same name.