Uzhhorod
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Uzhhorod is situated on the Uzh River in western Ukraine, bordering Slovakia and Hungary. Historically, it was founded by White Croats in 677, becoming a Slavic principality. The city's name evolved from Ungvár, reflecting its Hungarian origins and later a Slavophile-inspired translation.
Statistics
Area
40.00 km²
Population
115,449