GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Sea of Azov
The Sea of Azov lies northeast of the Black Sea and is connected to it through the Kerch Strait. The Don enters its northeastern Taganrog Gulf.
Fast Facts
- Ukraine and Russia border the basin.
- Kerch Strait separates the Crimean and Taman peninsulas.
- Its shallow water responds readily to river inflow, wind and seasonal temperature changes.
Connected lessons
- Sea of AzovMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Black SeaRelated places
- Kerch StraitRelated places
- Don RiverRelated places