Hungary–Ukraine border in the context of "Hungarians in Ukraine"

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⭐ Core Definition: Hungary–Ukraine border

The Hungary–Ukraine border (Hungarian: magyar–ukrán államhatár; Ukrainian: Угорсько-український кордон) is an internationally established boundary between Hungary and Ukraine. The modern border remains unchanged since the end of the World War II.The current border was established after World War II when Zakarpattia Oblast was admitted into Ukraine, which at the time was part of the Soviet Union as the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. The border stretches for 136.7 km (84.9 mi) along the Tisza river valley.

After the admission of Hungary to the European Union, the border security became the responsibility of the union, as well.

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👉 Hungary–Ukraine border in the context of Hungarians in Ukraine

Hungarians in Ukraine numbered 156,600 people according to the Ukrainian census of 2001, representing the third largest national minority in the country.

Hungarians are primarily concentrated in the region (oblast) of Zakarpattia, which is also known as Transcarpathia. Hungarians living in this region are referred to as Transcarpathian Hungarians. Transcarpathian Hungarians constitute 12.1% of the region's population, and are a majority in areas along the Hungary–Ukraine border.

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