Orlivka
Orlivka (Ukrainian: Орлівка) is a selo (village) in the Reni raion in the southern Ukrainian oblast of Odessa.
Orlivka Орлівка | |
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 Monument in Orlivka | |
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  Orlivka Location in Ukraine | |
| Coordinates: 45°19′10″N 28°27′2″E | |
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| Raion | Reni Raion |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Location
It is located at 45°19′N 28°26′E between lakes Kartal, Kahul and river Danube.
History
Around 2nd century BC, a Celtic tribe settled the area and founded the town of Aliobrix.
Later and until 1948 it was known as Cartal.
Infrastructure
Through the village passes highway Odesa–Reni, while on the banks of Danube is located Orlivka – Isaccea Ferry built in 2019.[1] Portion of the highway Odesa–Reni between Reni and Orlivka follows narrow strip that is squeezed between Lake Cahul and the Danube.
References
- Building bridges: how will work the first Ukrainian crossing over the Danube. Ekonomichna Pravda (Ukrayinska Pravda). 10 June 2019
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