Transcarpathia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Transcarpathia is a historically diverse region located in western Ukraine, bordering Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary. Throughout the 20th century, it was part of the Kingdom of Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and the Soviet Union. The area is known for its multi-ethnic population including Ukrainians, Rusyns, and Hungarians.