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HomeGeographic and Strategic Importance of Crimea
Posted by Larry Doyle on March 4th, 2014 7:06 AM |
With all eyes in the markets, if not the world, focused on the ongoing crisis developing in the Ukraine and its southern peninsula known as Crimea, let’s navigate and gain a greater understanding as to the geographic, economic, and political importance of this region.
Crimea is a short, 2 hour plus flight from Moscow or perhaps a half day ride given that it is approximately 850 miles/1400 km due south. More importantly than the proximity of Crimea to Moscow is its geographic location. (more…)
