TOP-10 sights of the world, which have analogues in Crimea. Part 3

Many consider the Crimean peninsula to be a separate world. And this is no accident. Indeed, in a small area you can see a piece of other countries and continents.

For example, the main Crimean twin of America is the Grand Canyon. But the American counterpart is much larger than the Crimean namesake.

The Overseas Grand Canyon is located in the state of Arizona (Colorado), has a length of 446 km, a depth of up to 1.8 km and a width ranging from 6-29 km.

The Crimean Grand Canyon is located on the northern slope of the Ai-Petrinsky massif, not far from the village. Falcon. Its length is 3.5 km, depth is 320 m, and width is from 1.8 to 10 m.

It is not only the size of the Crimean canyon that differs from its American prototype. The slopes of the first are covered with green forests, ferns and 67 species of orchids. While the canyon in America is a desert red rocks.

Another unique location of the Crimea repeats the pink lake of Australia. It is called Hillier and is located along the ocean. The dimensions of the lake are 600 * 250 m. It is separated from the ocean shore by sand dunes, stretching along the water in a narrow strip. There are layers of salt scattered along the shores of the lake, and beyond there is an endless eucalyptus forest.

The pink lake on the Crimean peninsula is called Koyashskoe. It is located in the Kerch region, in the Opuksky nature reserve. Unlike the Grand Canyon, the salty pink lake in Crimea is much larger than its Australian counterpart. Its dimensions are 3.8 * 2.8 km.

Koyashskoye lake, during the flowering period of a special type of algae, turns into a purple-pink hue. The object is a place of pilgrimage for tourists who come to Crimea and local residents who want to take unique photographs. Excursions, eco-tours, photo sessions are organized by the lake.

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