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