EASTERN EUROPE. o Productive Agricultural region o Mainly Eastern Orthodox Christian o Traditionally dominated by Russia.

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EASTERN EUROPE

o Productive Agricultural region o Mainly Eastern Orthodox Christian o Traditionally dominated by Russia

Belarus Still strongly influenced by Russia Agrarian with some Industry Population: 9,480, % urban State planned Command economy Belorussia means “White Russian” Only country in Europe that retains capital punishment in law and practice.

THE BLACK SEA COUNTRIES BULGARIA, ROMANIA, MOLDOVA, UKRAINE

Bulgaria Freed from Russia in Population: 7,364,570 – 72% urban Bulgarian folk music is the most extensive traditional art An emerging market economy Europe's sixth-largest coal producer. Large base of industry – declining agriculture

Romania Formerly Roman Known for the forested region of Transylvania Bran Castle, associated with the Dracula legend. Ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. Population: 20,121,641 – 54% urban Significant tourism

Moldova Agrarian (Farming) Population: 2,913,281 – 45% urban One of the poorest countries in Europe Significant progress towards financial and economic stability Known for its wines. One of the most productive agricultural regions in Europe

Ukraine Agrarian (Farming); Largest and most populated of these countries Chernobyl nuclear disaster – 1986 Ethnically divided – Russian/Ukrainian Russia invaded and annexed the Crimean Peninsula in 2014

UNDERLYING FORCES FORCES THAT CAN DIVIDE A COUNTRY Religious, linguistic, ethnic, or ideological differences FORCES THAT UNITE AND BIND A COUNTRY TOGETHER A strong national culture, shared ideological objectives, and a common faith

Ukraine and Novorossiya  Russian ethnic group wants independence for Eastern Ukraine  They want to establish closer ties to Russia.  They seek to create the country of Novorossiya (New Russia)  Separatists control the far eastern part of Ukraine

REVIEW QUIZ E8 Write the best answers to the following questions. Use your notes for help.

REVIEW QUIZ E7 1 Identify the countries in this region that are landlocked.

REVIEW QUIZ E7 2 The name Belorussia means _____________

REVIEW QUIZ E7 3 Black Sea countries are largely _________.

REVIEW QUIZ E7 4 Romania is known for the are of Transylvania which is associated with what historical figure?

REVIEW QUIZ E7 5 The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in _________ in 1986.

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