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Posted 30 Sep 2024

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Ukraine (Capital: Kyiv)

Russian missiles attacked Ukraine’s Snake Island, also known as Zmiinyi Island,  located in the Black Sea.

The image show the Eastern Europe Map. It focuses on Ukraine and show its neighbouring countries.

Political Features

  • Location: Eastern Europe and is the 2nd largest country in Europe after Russia. 
  • Bordering Countries: Belarus (north), Russia (east), Moldova & Romania (southwest), Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland (west). 
    • The Sea of Azov & Black Sea are located to the south of Ukraine.

Geographical Features 

  • Mountain Ranges: Carpathians, Crimean Mountains, etc. 
  • Highest Point: Mount Hoverla.
  • Climate: Temperate
  • Major Rivers: Dnieper, Danube, Dniester, etc.
  • Tags :
  • Ukraine
  • Snake island
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