Podolia
Sign in to savePodolia or Podillia is a historic region in Eastern Europe located in the west-central and southwestern parts of Ukraine and northeastern Moldova (i.e. northern Transnistria).
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Podolia is a historic region in Eastern Europe that spans parts of western Ukraine and northeastern Moldova, with a geography that has placed it at the intersection of different cultures and powers throughout history. It matters because its location and rich past have made it significant to the identities and histories of multiple nations in the region.
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Key facts
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- Podolia
- Settlement.other_name
- Podillia
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- Historical region
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- Alex_K_Podolia.svg
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- Country
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- Ukraine, Moldova
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- Region
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- West Ukraine, Central Ukraine, Transnistria
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- Historical capital
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- Kamianets-Podilskyi
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- Largest city
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- Vinnytsia
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14 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Geography
- History
- Early history
- Lithuanian and Polish rule
- Russian and Austrian rule
- Between Poland and the Soviet Union
- Culture
- Notable people
- Gallery
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Podolia or Podillia is a historic region in Eastern Europe located in the west-central and southwestern parts of Ukraine and northeastern Moldova (i.e. northern Transnistria).
Podolia is penetrated by Southern Buh river and bordered by the Dniester River to the south. It features an elongated plateau and fertile agricultural land covering an area of . The two main rivers serve as important trade channels. Podolia is known for its cherries, mulberries, melons, gourds, and cucumbers.