Роль Житомирської області в економіці України

Abstract

The place of the Zhytomyr region in the economy of Ukraine includes its geopolitical situation and the definition of natural, economic and social preconditions of the development of its economy. Considesing of each of these important preconditions of the Region’s development will allow us to comprehensively understand the place and role of the Zhytomyr Region in Ukraine. Geopolitical tocation directly affects the distribution of industries within the limits of Ukrainian regions. The size of the Region’s territory, its configuration and position as regards to the main transportation network and the centers of economic activity in the state and in Europe are significant factors. The configuration and size of the territory greatly affect the economic development of the region, as larger territory is able to provide more possibilities for economic activities. Elowever, it is necessary to conder such specific features of economic preconditions as: location the position of the region as to the capital of the state, the proximity of the region to the state border, its location relative to the main throughfares of the country and to one of the macro-regions of the world. В статті розглядається роль Житомирської області в економіці України. Проведено аналіз геопросторових процесів економічної активності адміністративно-територіальних одиниць.