Ukraine
UkraineA country comprising a large region of eastern Europe stretching from the Carpathian Mountains to the Donetz River and bounded on the south by the Black Sea. To the east are Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova; to the west, Russia.
Physical.
Northern Ukraine is a continuation of the low plains, woods, and marshes of Belarus. To the south, and forming three-quarters of the region, is the treeless steppe. In the extreme south is the Crimea, a peninsula with a milder climate than the steppe.Economy.
After independence Ukraine undertook measures to reduce its economic interdependence with former Soviet republics, including an agreement to import Iranian oil to replace Russian supplies. Mineral resources are abundant and varied. Heavy industry includes iron and steel production, machinery and transport equipment, aircraft, chemicals, and consumer goods. Food-processing and textiles are important light...[The entire page is 733 words long]
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