Which peninsula is connected to Ukraine by the Isthmus of Perekop?

The peninsula connected to Ukraine by the Isthmus of Perekop is the Crimean Peninsula. The narrow land bridge forms Crimea’s northern connection to mainland Ukraine, lying between the Black Sea on the west and the shallow Syvash lagoons on the east.

The isthmus is only several kilometers wide, making it a natural gateway into Crimea and a strategically important route for armies, trade, and transport. Its name comes from Perekop, while the Crimean Tatar name Or Qapı means “trench gate,” reflecting the defensive fortifications historically built there.

The area has seen major military campaigns, including fighting during the Crimean War’s wider history, the Russian Civil War, and World War II. The North Crimean Canal also crossed the isthmus, carrying water from the Dnieper River toward Crimea. The Kola Peninsula and Anatolian Peninsula are geographically distinct: Kola is in northwestern Russia, while Anatolia forms most of Asian Turkey. The Balkan Peninsula is a much larger region encompassing much of southeastern Europe.