Autonomous Republic of Crimea
The Autonomous Republic of Crimea is an autonomous region in Ukraine located on Crimean Peninsula. The republic is viewed globally as an unlawfully taken part of Ukraine by Russia.[1] Crimea was a part of Russia from 1783 until 1954. Then, they gave it to Ukraine.[2] But in 2014, Russia wanted Crimea back from Ukraine, so it took Crimea forcefully, disregarding international law.[3][4]
Crimea's population is 2,416,856 (2021) and population density is 219.1/sq mi.
Crimea's area is 10,425 sq mi.
Crimea's nominal GDP is $7 Billion and GDP Per Capita is $300.
Crimea's main languages are Russian, Ukrainian, and Crimean Tatar.
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The Flag of Crimea
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Russia's federal constituent entities". Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ "Why Did Russia Give Away Crimea Sixty Years Ago? | Wilson Center". www.wilsoncenter.org. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ "Why was Crimea taken so easily? Nine years in Ukraine". Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ↑ Bohm, Michael (2014-03-10). "Top 5 Myths About Russia's Invasion of Crimea". The Moscow Times. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_subdivisions_of_Russia