Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast)

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• overview
• administrative division
• economy

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Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) overview

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) coat of arms

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) coat of arms

The Chernigov region as an administrative economic territory unit was formed on October 15, 1932. Chernigov oblast area makes 5% of the Ukraine territory and is one of the largest in Ukraine.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) map location

Chernigov region is distributed in the north of Ukraine, on the middle Dnepr left bank, in the Desna basin. Chernigov region lies within geographical zones of mixed forests and forest steppe. The forests cover about 20% of the territory of Chernigov region, Ukraine.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) views

The water network of Chernigov region includes 1200 rivers 8 thou. km. long in total. They belong to the basin of the Dnepr river running along Chernigov region western border. The Desna with the Seim, Oster and Snov as its tributaries, is the major river. There are 1800 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs in Chernigov region of Ukraine.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) beautiful nature

The uniqueness of economic geographical position of Chernigov region is determined by its location on the border of three states: Ukraine, Russia (199 km of the state frontier) and Belarus (227 km of the state frontier), by its proximity to Kiev, the capital and great industrial centre, and its well developed transport system.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) Desna river views

Chernigov region of Ukraine territory is crossed by main railway lines, highways of international significance, and well developed air and river transport.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) forest road

Chernigov Ukraine region population - 1,152,000 (2007).
Chernigov Ukraine region land area - 31,865 sq. km.
Chernigov Ukraine region phone code - +382-46.
Chernigov Ukraine region postal codes - 14xxx-17xxx.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) sunset

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) administrative division

Chernigov region of Ukraine includes 22 districts and cities of regional subordination, 12 towns, 29 settlements and 1497 villages.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) sceneries

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) economy

Chernigov Ukraine region industry: highly developed food processing and consumer goods industries, oil extraction, machine-building (agricultural machinery, food processing equipment), wood-working as well major capacities for chemical fibre and paper production.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) views

Chernigov Ukraine region agriculture: cattle farming, growing of potatoes, sugar beets, flax, fruits and vegetables, beekeeping.

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) agriculture - potato harvest

Chernigov (Chernihiv) Ukraine region (oblast) nice scenery

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