Autonomous Republic of Crimea

administrative division of Ukraine since 1992, not occupying the whole peninsula

Crimea, a independent area, is named the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine used to own it. The republic is viewed globally as an unlawfully taken part of Ukraine by Russia.[1] Crimea was a part of Russia until 1954. Then, they gave it to Ukraine as a gift.[2] But in 2014, Russia wanted Crimea back from Ukraine. Ukraine refused to give back Crimea so Russia took Crimea back forcefully.[3][4]

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Crimea's Population is 2,416,856 (2021) and Density is 219.1/sq mi.

Crimea's Size is 10,425 sq mi.

Crimea's Nominal GDP is $7 Billion and GDP Per Capita is $300.

Crimea's Main Language is Crimean (Short for Crimean Tatar). Other Languages Include Russian, and Ukrainian.

References change

  1. "Russia's federal constituent entities". Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. "Why Did Russia Give Away Crimea Sixty Years Ago? | Wilson Center". www.wilsoncenter.org. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. "Why was Crimea taken so easily? Nine years in Ukraine". Imperial War Museums. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  4. 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