Kharkiv Oblast facts for kids
Kharkiv Oblast (which means Kharkiv Province in Ukrainian) is a region in eastern Ukraine. It's like a state or a large county. The main city and administrative center of this region is Kharkiv. In 2013, about 2,738,300 people lived in Kharkiv Oblast.
What is an Oblast?
An oblast is a type of administrative area in Ukraine, similar to a province or a large region in other countries. Each oblast has its own government and helps manage the area. Kharkiv Oblast is one of the largest and most important oblasts in eastern Ukraine.
The City of Kharkiv
The city of Kharkiv is the capital of Kharkiv Oblast. It's a very important city for Ukraine because it's a big center for industry, education, and science. Many universities and factories are located here.
Population and People
Kharkiv Oblast is home to many people. In 2013, over 2.7 million people lived here. Most people speak Ukrainian, but Russian is also commonly spoken, especially in the eastern parts of the region.
Images for kids
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Map of Kharkiv Oblast
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Metalist Stadium, a famous sports venue in Kharkiv
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See also
For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Óblast de Járkov para niños
