Elamur LocationsSudak
A settlement in Ukraine; local name Судак.
English name
Sudak — Current Ukrainian name in the national romanization adopted in 2010; the same system was adopted by BGN/PCGN in 2019. ISO 9:1995 gives the same string. BGN/PCGN 1965 gives the same string. ALA-LC (2011) gives the same string.
Other forms in use:
- Sudaq — Crimean Tatar Latin name, used in English discussions of Crimean Tatar geography and heritage.
- Soldaia — Historical Genoese and Italian name used in English medieval history.
- Sugdaia — Greek-derived historical name used in English Byzantine studies.
- Surozh — East Slavic medieval name, used in English historical discussion of the town.
French name
Soudak — French reference spelling, adapted to French transcription conventions; usage is not uniform across publishers.
Other forms in use:
- Soldaïa — French historical spelling of the Genoese name, with a diaeresis.
- Soldaia — Italian historical spelling retained in French medieval studies.
- Sougdiée — French rendering of the Greek historical name, limited to the medieval settlement.
- Sudaq — Crimean Tatar form quoted in French cultural and geographical discussions.
- Sudak — International spelling retained in some French maps and databases.
About
Sudak is a town on the Black Sea coast of southeastern Crimea. Its hilltop Genoese fortress reflects a long history of maritime trade.
Notes
UA follows internationally recognized borders. Historical names concern the medieval town and trading settlement; no foundation year asserted.
Identifiers: Wikidata Q7830 · JSON
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