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Ukraine, Belarus, and Moldova
Chapter 7Section 4
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 Crimean Peninsula juts into the Black Sea Cold winters and warm summers
Farming
Rich, dark soil Sugar beets, potatoes, and grains Raise cattle and sheep
Question???
Why is Ukraine known as the “breadbasket of Europe”?
The Ukrainians
Slavic Eastern Orthodox 48 million people Speak Ukrainian
Belarus
Slavic 9.9 million people Minsk- Largest city and Capital
Moldova
4.3 million people Home of Russians, Ukrainians, and
Turks Civil War