Oleshky Sands

Oleshky Sands
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Central part of Oleshky Sands in spring
Area1,612 km2 (622 mi2)
Geology
TypeSand desert
Geography
CountryUkraine
State Ukraine
RegionKherson Oblast
DistrictKherson Raion
Coordinates46°35′N 33°03′E / 46.58°N 33.05°E / 46.58; 33.05 
RiverDnipro
Interactive map of Oleshky Sands

Oleshky Sands is a semi-desert in Ukraine inland from the Black Sea. It consists of sand dunes or kuchuhury (locally), which are up to five meters high. Sparse vegetation can be located across the sands.

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