Dzhankoy
Dschankoj (Ukrainian and Russian Джанкой; Crimean Tatar Canköy ) is a city under direct management in Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. It is the seat of the homonymous Rajonsverwaltung Rajons Dschankoj, but even the same part no.
Geography
Dschankoj located in the north of the Crimean peninsula, near the North - Crimean channel. The city is located 96 km north of Simferopol.
Population
Dschankoj has a population of 40 542 ( 2005).
Population Development
In the associated Rajon Dschankoj live about 82,000 people.
History
Dschankoj was first mentioned in 1855. At that time, many German colonists settled in this area. The construction of the railway line to Feodosiya city boomed. Dschankoj received city rights in 1926.
Economy
Major industries of the city are engineering, concrete production and food industry ( milk, wine, meat). Dschankoj is a transport hub.