Zmiivka, Kherson Oblast

Zmiivka
Зміївка (uk)
Village

Coat of arms
Country Ukraine
Oblast Kherson
Raion Beryslav
Population 2,759

Zmiivka (Ukrainian: Зміївка) is a village in Beryslav Raion, within Kherson Oblast, Ukraine.

Zmiivka is known for its Old Swede community which was established here in 18th century after it was deported from Dago Island following the Russian annexation of Baltics (see Capitulation of Estonia and Livonia).

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Coordinates: 46°52′13″N 33°34′59″E / 46.8703°N 33.5831°E / 46.8703; 33.5831

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