Ordzhonikidze, Ukraine
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| Ordzhonikidze Орджонікідзе |
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| — city of oblast subordinance — | |
| Oblast | Dnipropetrovsk Oblast |
| First settled | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 41,894 |
| • Density | 1,611.3/km2 (4,173.3/sq mi) |
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Ordzhonikidze (Ukrainian: Орджонікідзе; Russian: Орджоникидзе) is a mining city of oblast subordinance in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast of central Ukraine. It is located at around 47°40′N 34°3′E / 47.667°N 34.05°ECoordinates: 47°40′N 34°3′E / 47.667°N 34.05°E. The city is named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze.
[edit] History
The city was founded in 1883 as a mining town named Prychepylivtsi near a manganese mine which still dominates the life of the city. Ordzhonikidze is located on the site of the 17th century Chortomlyk Sich.
[edit] Notable residents
- Dasha Astafieva - January 2009 Playboy Playmate
[edit] See also
- Privat Group (corporation in control of the city's industry)
- Ordjonikidze
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