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The Black Sea EncyclopediaAuthor(s): Sergei R. Grinevetsky, Igor S. Zonn, Sergei S. Zhiltsov, Aleksey N. Kosarev, Andrey G. Kostianoy\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Germany\nImprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K\nISBN-13: 9783642552267, 978-3642552267\nSynopsis\nThis publication is devoted to the natural feature the Black Sea andits littoral states. At the same time the Azov Sea is also considered here. This region is the focus of many geopolitical, economic, social and environmental issues that involve not only the countries coming out to the Black and Azov Seas, but other world countries, too.\n\nThis publication contains over 1500 articles and terms providing descriptions of geographical and oceanographic features, cities, ports, transport routes, marinebiological resources, international treaties, national and international programs, research institutions, historical and archaeological monuments, ac.