Azov

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Azov?Approximately 82,000 (2021 census)
2. How big is Azov?Not specified in source
3. What is the capital of Azov?Azov is a town; Rostov-on-Don is the administrative center of Rostov Oblast
4. What language do people speak in Azov?Russian
5. When was Azov built?Historical settlement with origins in antiquity; known as Azak in medieval times

Rostov Oblast: A federal subject of Russia located in the Southern Federal District, known for its fertile agricultural lands and major river systems.
Sea of Azov: A shallow, hypersaline marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, connected to the Black Sea, notable for being the world's shallowest sea.
Don River: A major river in southern Russia that flows into the Sea of Azov, historically significant for trade, transport, and military campaigns.
Continental Climate: A climate type characterized by large seasonal temperature variations, typically with hot summers and cold winters, common in interior regions.