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Eastern Europe Territory

Eastern Europe Territory. Moldova Republic of Georgia Romania Russia Ukraine. Geography. Russia is the largest nation in the world in geographical terms. Despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates for agriculture.

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Eastern Europe Territory

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  1. Eastern Europe Territory Moldova Republic of Georgia Romania Russia Ukraine

  2. Geography • Russia is the largest nation in the world in geographical terms. Despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates for agriculture. • Moldova is a landlocked nation that is slightly larger than Maryland • Romania is located on the Black Sea and borders Moldova, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Serbia and Montenegro • Most of Ukraine terrain is fertile plains but the Black Sea’s coast is in the south and the Carpathians mountains are to the west • The Republic of Georgia is in southwestern Asia. It borders the Black Sea between Turkey and Russia

  3. People • Georgian, Moldovan, Romanian, Russian and Ukrainian are all spoken in the Eastern Europe Territory • Though all were a part of the USSR under the communist government, each country has a distinct and interesting heritage

  4. Issues • Since the fall of communism, all five nations have struggled economically and faced political instability • Air pollution has taken its toll on the region • Many areas face problems with alcoholism and drug addiction • The numbers of unemployed and underemployed persons are some of the highest in Europe

  5. How is The Salvation Army helping? • Feeding Centers • Food Distribution Centers • Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers • Homeless Shelters • Senior Centers • Vocational Training • Children and youth programs • Medical Clinics • Prison Ministry

  6. Salvation Army in Eastern Europe Territory • There are 53 corps (centers for worship and service) in the Eastern Europe Territory with: • Officers (pastors): 100 • Senior Soldiers (adult members): 2,300 • Junior Soldiers (members age 7-13): 586 • Adherents: 1,128

  7. What are we doing? • Three people from The Salvation Army USA Central Territory are currently serving in the Eastern Europe Territory

  8. What are we doing? • For the last two years the USA Central Territory has sent Summer Mission Teams to the Eastern Europe Territory

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