How to write donetsk oblast in english. Translating донецька область into english

Donetsk Oblast (Донецька область) is an administrative region in eastern Ukraine. It is named after its largest city, Donetsk, which was also the administrative center until 2014 when the region's administrative center was moved to Kramatorsk. Donetsk Oblast is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and industrial importance. The region covers an area of about 26,500 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 4.1 million people.

The name "Donetsk Oblast" is transliterated from Ukrainian into English using the Latin alphabet. In Ukrainian, "Донецька область" is spelled "Donets'ka oblast'." The apostrophe in "Donets'ka" represents the softening of the "ts" sound. In English, this is often simplified to "Donetsk Oblast."

Example:
"I traveled to Donetsk Oblast to explore its historical sites and learn about its culture."