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Q: Why did Russia annex Crimea?
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Why was crimea first Russian?

Crimea was first Russia because it fell within the borders of Russia.


Who has invaded the crimea?

Russia.


Is Crimea part of Russia now?

President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Crimea is officially a part of Russia after he signed a treaty.


Is crimea now officially part of russia?

President Vladimir Putin has claimed that Crimea is officially a part of Russia after he signed a treaty.


What became part of russia in 2014?

Russia annexed the Crimea


Why is Crimea geographically important to Russia?

Ethenic russian,


Why didn't anyone stop Russia from taking over Crimea Is invading countries ok now?

The people of Crimea choose in a democratic referendum to join Russia. United States had tried to stop Russia.


What is the size of Russia in square kilometres?

Russia's total area is 17,098,242 km2 (Crimea not included).


How big is Russia in sq kilometers?

17,098,242 square kilometers (excluding Crimea).


Why does Russian want Crimea?

Crimea is more than 200 years old Russian land according to the agreement between Turkey and Russia. I have a counter - question why does Obama want Crimea and all Ukraine? And what is he doing in the Ukraine. In USA there are no problems worthy of the attention of the President, aren`t there? The residents of the Crimea has voted themselves for accession to Russia and made their choice where they want to live.


How much land did Catherine the Great have?

During Catherine's reign, Russia also achieved great military success and gained large tracts of land. Following two successful wars against the Ottoman Empire, Russia annexed Crimea, which gave it access to the Black Sea. In addition, Russia's control over Poland and Luxembourg allowed it to annex three separate tracts of land.


Russia's total area in square miles?

6,592,800 (Crimea not included) sq miles.