Korets
Also known as Korzec, Koritz
Korets (, ; ; ; Koritz) is a city in Rivne Oblast, Ukraine. The city is located on the Korchyk river, 66 kilometers to the east of Rivne. It was the administrative center of Korets Raion until the raion was abolished in 2020. Population:
Key facts
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- Korets
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- Корець
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- uk
- Settlement.other_name
- Korzec
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- City
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- 250px
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- General view of Korets
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- Country
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- Oblast
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- Rivne Oblast
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Korets (, ; ; ; Koritz) is a city in Rivne Oblast, Ukraine. The city is located on the Korchyk river, 66 kilometers to the east of Rivne. It was the administrative center of Korets Raion until the raion was abolished in 2020. Population:
==History== Known since 1150 as Korchesk, Korets was fortified by Prince Theodor Ostrogski in the late 14th century. At that time, the town was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
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