ukraine, belarus, and moldova
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Chapter 7 Section 4. Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova. Ukraine. The largest Eastern European Country (excluding Russia) Kiev- Capital. Physical Geography. Carpathian Mountains- Southwest border Steppe- Gently rolling, partly wooded plain. Physical Geography. Dnieper (NEE- puhr ) River - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova
Chapter 7Section 4
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Ukraine
The largest Eastern European Country (excluding Russia)
Kiev- Capital
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Physical Geography
Carpathian Mountains- Southwest border
Steppe- Gently rolling, partly wooded plain
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Physical Geography
Dnieper (NEE-puhr) River Crimean Peninsula juts into the Black Sea Cold winters and warm summers
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Farming
Rich, dark soil Sugar beets, potatoes, and grains Raise cattle and sheep
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Question???
Why is Ukraine known as the “breadbasket of Europe”?
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The Ukrainians
Slavic Eastern Orthodox 48 million people Speak Ukrainian
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Belarus
Slavic 9.9 million people Minsk- Largest city and Capital
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Moldova
4.3 million people Home of Russians, Ukrainians, and
Turks Civil War