Odessa or Odesa is the administrative center of the {{Odessa Oblast}} (province) located in southern {{Ukraine}}.
OdessaorOdesais a city inUkraineand a major seaport and transportation hub located on the northwestern shore of the Black Sea. Odessa is also anadministrative centerof theOdessa Oblastand a multiethnic major cultural center. It is the third biggest city in Ukraine and known in Ukraine asBlack Sea PearlorSouthern Palmyra.It’s best known for its lovely beaches and 19th-century architecture, including the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater.