This coin commemorates the Khmelnytskyi Oblast, which is located in the southwest of the East European Plain in two geographical regions: forest-steppe and mixed forest. Ancient historical and archaeological monuments, picturesque landscapes and a mild, healthy climate are uniquely combined in Khmelnytskyi Oblast. The region is known for its Kamianets-Podilskyi Castle, Medzhybizh Fortress, Starokostiantyniv Castle, Dniester and Smotrych Canyons, as well as the Bakota Cave Monastery. The oblast has more than 3,000 rivers and streams, the largest of which are Dniester, Southern Bug, Horyn, Sluch, Zbruch and Smotrych. It has more than 300 deposits with 26 varieties of mineral resources and more than 60 springs with fresh, mineral and table water. It also produces many products that are popular in Ukraine and abroad, and has established business relations with many countries.
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