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Map of Eastern Europe: Eastern Europe means the countries located between the Asian continent and Western Europe. In fact, many things and characteristics, whether geographical, geopolitical, or even ethnic, played in the divisions and influences that were adopted to define the countries located in Eastern, Western and even Central Europe.
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According to the map of Eastern Europe, they are the countries located in the continent of Europe, the old continent, on the eastern side of it. In fact, it includes a group of countries located on the European continent, which constitute a part of the total number of countries in the world, which is 196 countries. The following are some of the divisions of Eastern Europe as follows: [2]
- Divisions according to the United Nations: Where Eastern Europe is classified, each of the following countries: Belarus, Moldova, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovakia. Unfortunately, many Eastern European countries are among the poorest in Europe, notably Moldova, Ukraine, Belarus and Bulgaria. It is worth noting that Moldova, Russia and Ukraine were former Soviet republics.
- Divisions of the European Union: The European Union has identified the countries of Eastern Europe according to the geographical map, which are Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, and Macedonia , Moldova, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.
- CIA World Factbook: I acknowledge that Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are also Eastern European countries.
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Introduction to Eastern Europe
There are roughly as many definitions of a map of Eastern European countries as there are of zonalists. The common definition of Eastern Europe was the Soviet-dominated communist states in Europe. This definition created problems for scholars from Albania and Yugoslavia, which had communist governments but were not under the control of the Soviet Union. This definition also creates confusion regarding the former East Germany, which was reunited with West Germany. Some scholars define Eastern Europe as “The Other Europe,” meaning that it is the network of states and peoples that lie east of familiar countries such as France and Germany. This term is a bit confusing because it leaves us in doubt as to whether or not Russia, which is certainly a European country, should be included in this definition. And what about the peoples who for a long time were part of the Russian Empire, and now have their own countries such as Ukrainians, Belarusians, Moldovans, Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians? A very simple and reliable approach to defining Eastern Europe is found in the work of the English historian Alan Palmer. Eastern Europe was called the lands between Germany and Russia. This means that Eastern Europe today would include the following countries: Croatia, Albania, Belarus, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine and Montenegro. In fact, historically these states have more in common than just their position between the powerful states of Russia and the Germans. They also had a kind of nationalism usually different from Western European nationalism, in that they depended more on common race than political allegiance. [2]
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map of eastern europe borders
According to the map of Eastern Europe, it has many borders. As some of these borders are subject to geographical divisions, and others are subject to historical, cultural and religious factors, especially between Eastern and Western Europe, which are difficult to define precisely. In fact, Eastern Europe is bordered on the east by the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caucasus Mountains, and Kazakhstan. While the borders of Eastern Europe are from the western side, they are difficult to define, due to their cultural, historical and religious overlap, as mentioned above. Whereas, the religious division is the one that is still used today, according to the countries of the Eastern Christian Church and the Western Christian Church. Thus, he often means by Eastern Europe, the countries belonging to the Orthodox sect, and by Western Europe, he means the countries belonging to the Catholic and Protestant denominations. [3]
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Eastern European countries
In the same context about the map of Eastern Europe, we review below the countries whose existence is indisputable among the countries of Eastern Europe, and they are as follows: [1]
Belarus
Belarus, or as it is called Belarus, is practically front and center as it appears on the map of Eastern European countries. Although it is a landlocked country, Belarus is surrounded by its sister European countries. It is bordered by Ukraine in the south, and both Latvia and Lithuania can be found in the north. While Poland is located directly to the west of Belarus. While Russia is located along the northern border of Belarus. Especially since the capital of Belarus is Minsk, and its largest city. The population of Belarus is estimated at 9,442.862 million. Also, the number of people living in Belarus is much less than the total area of the country, which means that the population density in Belarus is rather small. Its population density is estimated at only 46 people per square mile of land within the borders of Belarus. The country represents less than one percent of the world’s total population, given that it is home to about 0.12% of the Earth’s population.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is located in the middle of the map of Eastern Europe, which makes the Czech Republic a completely landlocked country, with no direct access line to any part of the water. Four countries share a border with the Czech Republic, including Poland, where it borders it to the north. While it is bordered by Austria to the south. While Germany borders it to the west, and Slovakia to the east. In fact, the capital of the Czech Republic is Prague. While the population of the Czech Republic is currently about 10,724.555 million, which is 0.14% of the world’s total population. With a total area of 30,450 square miles. Especially since it ranks the Czech Republic 115th among the largest countries on the basis of physical dimensions. Population density is calculated at about 350 people per square mile of land in the Czech Republic.
Poland
Poland is an Eastern European country, with a coastline located along the Baltic Sea. Especially since the capital of Poland is Warsaw, which has a prominent role in Polish history. About 37.797.005 million people live in Poland. Poland’s population is also spread across a total area of about 120,728 square miles. The majority of Poland is land, with an area of 117,473 square miles, or 97.3% of the total land area. The remaining 3,255 square miles are water areas. The Republic of Poland is known as the most religious country in all of Europe. The Polish country is the place to go for a look at some of the most beautiful landscapes that can be seen.
Slovakia
Officially known as the Slovak Republic, Slovakia is like many other Eastern European countries on the map as it is surrounded by land. It is bordered on the north by the State of Poland, while it is bordered by Hungary on the southern edge of it. The Slovak Republic also shares a border with Ukraine to the east, while Austria borders it to the southwest. The Czech Republic borders it to the northwest. The population of Slovakia is about 5,460,721 million. Slovakia’s territory borders approximately 18,567 square miles, making the population density about 294 people per square mile. As a country that consists mostly of mountainous regions, Slovakia is a major place to spend winters in Europe, as it is cold and all kinds of snow related sports can be practiced. Especially since the capital of the Slovak Republic is Bratislava, a major city located in the far west of Slovakia. Bratislava is so far west that it seems to lie outside the Slovakian border.
Ukraine
According to the map of Eastern European countries, Ukraine is one of these countries. It is surrounded by seven other European countries, the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Starting at Ukraine’s southwestern border and moving clockwise around the country’s border, Ukraine shares a border with Russia to the east. Belarus to the north, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west. Moldova to the southwest, and the Sea of Azov to the south. Although Ukraine occupies its fair share of the area, people seem to revere Ukraine as a smaller country. Perhaps this is due to the location of the country and its proximity to Russia. The total area of Ukraine is about 233,013 square miles, making it the second largest country in Europe. The population of Ukraine is about 43,466.819 million people, which makes Ukraine the 33rd largest country in the world. However, Ukraine accounts for only about 0.57% of the world’s population.
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Bulgaria
Bulgaria is located in the southeast of the European continent, and therefore, according to the map, it is considered one of the countries of Eastern Europe. The area of Bulgaria is about 110,910 square kilometers, and the highest peak is Musalla, which has a height of about 2,925 meters above sea level, while the lowest point is the Black Sea. Bulgaria is also one of the countries of the Eastern Balkan Peninsula, where it shares borders with five countries, as it is bordered by Greece and Turkey to the south. On the western side, it is bordered by Macedonia and Serbia. It is also bordered on the north by Romania. While the capital of the Republic of Bulgaria is the city of Sofia, it is also the largest city in it. Especially since it is divided into about nine provinces, and about twenty-seven districts. The population of Bulgaria is about 7,932,984, while the population density is about 68.9 people per square kilometer.
Hungary or Hungary
Hungary, or as Hungary is known, is located in Central Eastern Europe, so according to the map it is one of the countries of Eastern Europe. In fact, the area of Hungary is about 93,030 square kilometers, while the highest peak is Kikis, which rises about 1015 meters above sea level. The lowest point is Kyalarit, which is about 75.8 metres. The capital of Hungary is Budapest, and it is the largest city in it. Especially as it is divided administratively into about nineteen districts. It shares borders with seven European countries, as it is bordered on the north by Slovakia. While bordering from the north-east of the State of Ukraine. While Romania borders on the eastern side. It is bordered to the south by Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia. While bordering Austria on the western side. While the population of Hungary is about 9,778,371 people, while the population density is about 107.5 people per square kilometer.
Russia
Russia is a transcontinental country, as it is located between Europe and Asia, where it is known as a Eurasian country. According to the map of Eastern Europe, part of Russia is located on this map. In fact, the area of Russia is about 17,075,400 square kilometers, while the highest peak is Elbrus, which is about 5,642 meters above sea level, while the lowest point is the Caspian Sea, which is about 28 meters below sea level. In fact, Russia is bordered to the east by the Bering Sea, the Akhostsk Sea, and also the Sea of Japan. While on the western side it is bordered by Belarus, Latvia, Estonia, the Gulf of Finland, and Norway. While it is bordered on the north by the Barents Sea, the Kara Sea, the Laptev Sea, the Siberian Sea, and the Chukotka Sea. On the southern side, it is bordered by China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the Black Sea. The capital of Russia is Moscow, and it is the largest city in it. Especially that its population is about 143,932,426, while its population density is about 8.3 people per square kilometer.
Moldova
The Republic of Moldova, according to the map of Eastern Europe, is one of these countries located in it. In fact, the area of Moldova is about 33.8512 square kilometres, while the highest peak is Balaneshti, and the lowest point is the Dniester, which has a height of 2 meters. It is bordered by Ukraine and Romania. Especially since the capital of Moldova is Chisinau. While the population of the state of Moldova is about 2,550,900 people.
With this, we will be acquainted with the map of Eastern Europe and the countries located in it. Especially since most of these eastern European countries share among themselves mountainous, plain and river borders and natural terrain. And also, with a close history, which led to a mixing in the culture of its peoples, and this was reflected in the belief and ways of living.
