Kherson Oblast

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kherson-oblast

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1. Where is Kherson Oblast?Southern Ukraine, bordering Crimea and the Black Sea
2. How many people live in Kherson Oblast?1,001,598 (2022 estimate)
3. How big is Kherson Oblast?28,461 km²
4. What is the capital of Kherson Oblast?Kherson
5. What language do people speak in Kherson Oblast?Ukrainian (official), Russian widely spoken
6. What is Kherson Oblast known for?Extensive agriculture, often called the 'fruit basket' of Ukraine

Oblast: A principal administrative division of Ukraine, comparable to a province or state.
Dnieper River: Europe's third-longest river, bisecting Kherson Oblast and vital for its economy and ecology.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and production of crops and livestock.