Some interesting demographic and economic trends within the country:
The Western-looking and more Ukrainian-speaking regions have overall a considerable higher fertility...
.. and longer life-expectancy
A snapshot of growth:
The Krim profited from an influx of ethnic Tartars. As a benchmark we have the native languages:
The Wikipedia page is surprisingly detailed and well structured, good job.
P.S: The anthem seems strangely fitting, at least for those who went out to protest.
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