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Introducing Ukraine

Ukraine being the hidden jewel of Europe is the second largest country of the European continent. Ukraine is a wide variety of amazing places of interest, ancient history, beautiful landscapes, varied climates and many other enjoyable attractions. Modern Ukraine is a destination for businessmen and investors giving them new perspective possibilities and prerogatives.

Ukraine is one of the European countries with well-developed culture, rich folk traditions and diversified nature. Ukraine is a unique country of Europe: the best fertile black soils, the strongest boxers and the most outstanding inventors. Ukraine is a bread-basket of Europe and it has a remarkable agrarian potential.

Ukrainians are proud of their eventful and glorious history, having experienced the hardships with courage and hope for future till present time – a new history of Ukraine. Ukrainians always welcome their guests with warmth, hospitality and amiability. This is the country with great initiatives and possibilities.

That is why you have the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful countries in Europe – Ukraine.

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Location

Ukraine is the largest country on the European continent, situated at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and borders on Belarus (891 km), Hungary (103 km), Moldova (939 km), Poland (428 km), Romania (169 km) in the south, Romania (362 km) in the west, Russia (1576 km), Slovakia (90 km). The Black Sea and Azov Sea separate the country from Russia and Turkey. Total area of the country is 603.7 sq. km. It is larger than France (544.000 sq. km.), Spain (505.000 sq. km.), Sweden (450.000 sq. km.) and Poland (312.700 sq. km.).

Population 

The population of Ukraine is nearly 46 million people. The largest city is Kyiv – nearly 5 million including suburb area. Other 4 cities with the population over one million residents are: Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovs’k, Odesa, Donetsk. Ukrainians form 73% of the whole population, Russian – nearly 22%, Jewish – 1%, other – 4%.

Climate

The climate is temperate continental, Mediterranean only in the southern Crimean coast. Precipitation is disproportionately distributed, highest in the west and north, lesser in the east and southeast. Winter vary from cool along the Black Sea to cold further inland, summers are warm across the greater part of the country and very hot in the south.

Religions

Traditionally people in Ukraine belong to the Orthodox Church and the Greek-Orthodox Church (Catholic with Orthodox Rite), but Latin Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism, Islam and numerous other religious denominations are spread in this country.

Languages

The official language in Ukraine is Ukrainian. Many people prefer to communicate in Russian especially in eastern and southern part of Ukraine. Other languages are Romanian, Polish and Hungarian.

Power

Ukraine is a constitutional democracy republic with the President as a head. Ukrainian power is divided into three main branches: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch belongs to the Cabinet of Ministers, the legislative one belongs to Supreme Council. At the centre of judicial power is a Supreme Court.

Economy

Industry: Heavy machinery, industrial equipment production, machine tools, large electrical transformers, ships, locomotives, agricultural machinery etc.

Agriculture: Ukraine is a major producer and exporter of a wide variety of agricultural products, including sugar, sunflower oil, flax, different crops and dairy products. The main crops and products are grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, vegetables beef and milk.

Kyiv – the capital of Ukraine

Kyiv is one of the most ancient cities in Europe, founded more than fifteen hundred years ago. It is magnificent scenery of Ukraine which reflects cultural values of all times. Besides, Kyiv has always been and remains a cultural, economical and political center of the country; indeed, it is the mother of all Russian cities.

City-Hero Kyiv is famous for its glorious history and traditions, and its residents pride themselves on them. There are many museums, theaters, recreation and entertainment areas there. The city is a real pride of all the Ukrainians. Kyiv, the city of chestnuts, is a remarkable spot of both Ukraine and Europe.