Korosten

Ukraine
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Korosten, city, north-central Ukraine. It lies along the west bank of the Uzh River about 80 miles (130 km) northwest of Kiev. The city, which was incorporated in 1926, is a small industrial centre, a railway junction, and an engineering centre. Industries have included the manufacture of equipment for the chemical industry, woodworking, porcelain making, food processing, and clothing production. A granite quarry is on the city’s outskirts. Pop. (2001) 66,669; (2005 est.) 66,267.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Heather Campbell.