Water peninsula 5 letters. Water blackmail: how to let water onto the peninsula? Crimea must be toxic

Gevorg Mirzayan, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation

The water issue remains one of the most big problems Crimea after its reunification with Russia. The other day, this was recalled by the environmental disaster in Armyansk, as well as Ukraine’s attempt to exploit this problem for its own propaganda purposes.

It was not possible to solve this problem in 4 years, and now it has led to an environmental disaster at the Crimean Titan plant - due to the shallowing of the enterprise’s acid storage tank, the concentration of remaining acids and the evaporation of various chemical substances in atmosphere. Regional authorities were forced to close the plant. Yes, the enterprise itself (owned by Ukrainian owners) will pay almost 737 million rubles for environmental damage - but the problem will remain. Even if the Crimean Titan is nationalized.

Crimea must be toxic

Elections, elections...

As you know, Petro Poroshenko is harshly criticized in Ukraine for his constant defeats in the “hybrid war” with Putin. Russia built a bridge - Poroshenko lost it. Russia created obstacles to Ukrainian shipping in the Sea of ​​Azov - Poroshenko lost his nerve. Russia has given the green light to holding elections in the DPR and LPR, and is also building Nord Stream 2 - Poroshenko is wiping himself out. It may seem to some for a second that Ukraine, under the leadership of the current mace-bearer, is completely losing the “war with the aggressor state.” And if Poroshenko now opens the North Crimean Canal, he could put an end to his re-election.

Through a Turkish pipe?

However, at the same time, we need to try to find alternative solutions, and this does not involve drilling additional artesian wells (ecologists are already warning that this will lead to an even greater disaster). Perhaps it is worth returning to the project to build a huge water pipeline from the Kuban and study the Turkish experience in this regard (Ankara built a similar water pipeline to Northern Cyprus). Yes, it is difficult, yes, it is expensive, but the two million Crimeans who made their choice in favor of Russia are worthy of such a project. And this is not to mention the fact that Moscow needs to turn Crimea into a kind of development standard that the rest of the regions of Ukraine would envy. We were jealous and would like to join.

The earth's land has a wide variety of coastlines, including peninsulas: some of them are very long, stretched out in a narrow strip, and some are like a curved hook. The most expressive form - an elegant boot - has the well-known Apennine Peninsula. Peninsulas can be part of a large continent or a small island - this is the name given to areas of land that extend far into the sea and are connected to the “continent” by a wide or very narrow isthmus. To a certain extent, even Western Europe fits the concept of a peninsula, but it is too large and is therefore considered part of the continent of Europe.

1. Arabian Peninsula (3,250,000 sq. km)

The largest peninsula is located in southeast Asia, as if it shares it with Africa. From the west it is washed by the waters of the Red Sea, from the south by the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea, from the east by the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. The lion's share of the Arabian Peninsula is under the control of Saudi Arabia, besides which there are other Arab countries: Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain.
On the Arabian Peninsula it is almost always sunny; during the day there is sweltering heat, literally driving all residents under their roofs. There is not much natural beauty here, since 80% of the land is desert, but there is a lot of oil and gas. In general, the typical landscape of the Arabian Peninsula resembles the deserts of East Africa. The main population of the peninsula are Arabs, slightly diluted with foreigners (Egyptians, Filipinos, Indians, Pakistanis), and there are very few Europeans there.

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2. Indochina Peninsula (2,413,620 sq. km)

On the southeastern side of Asia is the second largest peninsula - the Indochina Peninsula. This is the name given to him by Europeans. When the British and French plowed the waters between Asia and Australia, when they looked at the inhabitants of this peninsula, they found in them features of the Indian and Chinese ethnic groups, which is why they called this land Indochina. From the west, this peninsula is washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean (Andaman Sea), and from the east by the Pacific Ocean (South China Sea). Many rivers flow through the peninsula, since the local climate is very humid. Thanks to this, Indochina is much more picturesque than the Arabian Peninsula.
On the territory of this peninsula there are several states whose culture has quite a few common features. These include Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, most of Myanmar and a piece of Bangladesh. There are similar religions and writing, and some peoples have common traditions. But what is more important for local residents is what makes them special, unlike neighboring peoples. Therefore, life on the peninsula is replete with a variety of colors; an incredible synthesis of cultures is felt here, although residents tend to adhere to their clearly defined boundaries.

3. Hindustan (about 2,000,000 sq. km)

Since this peninsula is not connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, its boundaries, like its area, cannot be more or less accurately determined. It, like a stalactite, grows from the middle of the southern coast of Asia. Previously, the entire peninsula was occupied by India, but after the British divided their colony, Pakistan and Bangladesh also appeared there.
The climate here is not as humid as in Indochina, it is hotter and drier. On both sides, the coast of the peninsula is washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean - the Arabian Sea from the west and the Bay of Bengal from the east.
Large reserves of iron ore, coal and other minerals have been discovered in Hindustan. India's own oil reserves have helped India develop a powerful oil refining industry. There are six million-plus cities on the territory of Hindustan. Beautiful, varied nature and ancient history This peninsula began to attract a huge number of tourists every year. Therefore, the development of tourism infrastructure has made significant progress here recently.

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4. Labrador (1,600,000 sq. km)

This peninsula is on the eastern side North America. It is quite picturesque, so travelers from different countries. Labrador is crossed by many rivers and is also very rich in lakes. There is a diverse flora, thanks to which the peninsula’s fauna (foxes, muskrats, lynxes) is also abundant.
Since Labrador is located in northern latitudes, it does not imply a beach holiday, because the climate here is quite harsh. In winter there are frosts below 35 degrees, while in summer the air almost never warms up above 15 degrees. The climate here is humid, the weather is often chilly, but at the same time, there is not much rainfall here. The north of the peninsula is covered with snow in winter, although in the south it can rain heavily at this time.

5. Scandinavian Peninsula (800,000 sq. km)

The Scandinavian Peninsula is the largest in Europe, located in the north of the continent. Its territory is mainly occupied by Sweden and Norway, partly Finland and even a tiny part of Russia are located here. The nature of the peninsula attracts with its northern beauty, so there are always many travelers here. The Scandinavian Peninsula is washed by the Barents Sea from the north, the Norwegian Sea from the west, the North Sea from the southwest, and the Baltic Sea from the south and southeast.
There are different climatic zones on the peninsula: while the south has a maritime climate, the north has a subarctic climate. The peninsula is mainly covered by coniferous forests (pine, spruce), but there are also broad-leaved and mixed forests. The fauna of the peninsula is rich, and there is a lot of fish in the surrounding seas. The Scandinavians created many parks and nature reserves.

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6. Somalia (750,000 sq. km)

This largest peninsula on the Dark Continent is also called the Horn of Africa. It is limited from the north by the waters of the Gulf of Aden, and from the east by the waves of the Indian Ocean. In the northeast, the peninsula ends at Cape Guardafui. The climate on this peninsula is harsh, arid, the local fauna and flora are represented by many species, but some of them are now on the verge of extinction. Of the 250 species of reptiles remaining on the planet, over 90 can be found on the Somali peninsula. In addition to the country of the same name, the peninsula contains part of Ethiopia, as well as Eritrea and Djibouti. International reserves and national parks were organized here. But local grasslands are severely depleted, so only 5% of the original habitat of many species remains.

7. Iberian Peninsula (600,000 sq. km)

It also has a second name - the Iberian Peninsula. There are 5 countries on the territory of the Iberian Peninsula: Spain takes the lion's share, followed by Portugal and, as inclusions, Andorra, Gibraltar (controlled by Great Britain) and a piece of France. The Iberian Peninsula was known to the ancient Phoenicians three thousand years ago. It is possible that they gave the name to this land. They called their Iberian colony "I-spannim", that is, "The Coast of Rabbits", from which the name Spain was born.
The peninsula is mainly covered with plateaus with an average height of 1000-1500 m. It is located in the subtropical climate zone. There are warm winters (+8-12 degrees) and hot summers (+25-28 degrees).

8. Asia Minor (506,000 sq. km)

This peninsula at the western tip of Asia is also called Anatolia, and its territory is now completely occupied by Turkey. The ancient Greeks called this land Anatolia (sunrise, east) because it was from there that the sun rose for them. The name “Asia Minor” was first used by Paul Orosius, a Christian historian, in one of his works. By this, he sought to separate the region that the Apostle Paul converted to Christianity from the rest of pagan Asia.
Asia Minor is washed from different sides by different seas: the Black Sea - from the north, the Sea of ​​Marmara - from the northwest, the Mediterranean - from the south, and from the west - also the Mediterranean, but called the Aegean. In recent decades, Russians have studied the territory of Asia Minor well, as Turkey began to offer very high-quality and inexpensive holidays on its coasts. Many compatriots are familiar with the names of such resorts as Antalya, Alanya, Belek, Kemer, Side and others.
The climate here is quite mild: in January the average temperature is +5 degrees, but in summer it can be very hot here - up to 30 and even 35 degrees hot, and sometimes it can be +40 degrees. Most often, the most intense heat is observed on the southern coast of the Anatolian Peninsula.

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9. Balkans (505,000 sq. km)

In southern Europe there is a large Balkan peninsula. It is washed from different sides by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea (Aegean, Ionian, Adriatic Sea), Marmara and Black Seas. On the western coast of the Balkans, the coastline is heavily indented, forming countless bays and bays, mostly with steep, rocky shores. On the contrary, on the eastern side the banks are flatter and straighter. Most of the peninsula is occupied by the Balkan Mountains, which have medium and low altitude.
The Balkan Peninsula has become home to many states: first of all, Greece, then Bulgaria, Romania and Albania, and the former Yugoslavia, fragmented into a handful of small countries (Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina), and even a piece of northern eastern Italy ended up in the Balkans. At one time, the Ottomans called the local mountains the word “Balkan”, which means “high forested Mountain chain", this name stuck, and the peninsula itself began to be called the same. In the central regions and in the north of the peninsula there is a temperate continental climate with rather cold and snowy winters and dry and hot summers. But in the west and south of the peninsula the climate is Mediterranean subtropical, where after a hot summer comes a rather mild winter. As for the northeast of the Balkans, the climate there varies from continental to subtropical.

10. Taimyr (400,000 sq. km)

In the very north of the Eurasian continent, between the mouths of the Yenisei and Khatanga, an impressive piece of land juts out into the ice of the Arctic Ocean - the Taimyr Peninsula. To the north of it they were frozen in eternal ice the islands of the Severnaya Zemlya archipelago, from where it is just a stone's throw to the North Pole. Taimyr is the largest peninsula in Russia. It is limited to the north by the Kara Sea and the Laptev Sea. And the northernmost tip of Taimyr, Cape Chelyuskin, is also the northernmost continental point in all of Eurasia.
Even many adults have the vaguest idea where this peninsula is located. It really can’t be called a “tourist Mecca”. The polar region is dominated by a harsh arctic climate; even in summer it never gets warmer than +10 degrees. Administratively, Taimyr belongs to the national district of the same name, which is part of the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The entire territory of the peninsula is occupied by rugged desert mountain ranges.