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Volyn Oblast, Administrative province in northwestern Ukraine.

Volyn Oblast extends across 20,144 square kilometers of land between Poland and Belarus, encompassing forests, lakes, and agricultural territories in northwestern Ukraine.

The region transformed from an independent principality into part of the Kingdom of Galicia-Volhynia before Lithuania gained control in the 15th century.

Traditional folk music, embroidery patterns, and wooden architecture remain central elements of Volyn Oblast's regional identity, particularly in rural communities.

The administrative center of Lutsk provides governmental services, educational institutions, and transportation connections to the entire region of over 1 million inhabitants.

The territory contains multiple nature reserves with rare plant species and serves as a migration corridor for numerous bird species between northern and southern Europe.

Location: Ukraine

Inception: December 4, 1939

Capital city: Lutsk

Shares border with: Brest Region, Rivne Oblast, Lviv Oblast, Lublin Voivodeship

Phone: +380332778217

Email: post@voladm.gov.ua

Website: https://voladm.gov.ua

GPS coordinates: 50.74139,25.35389

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16

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