Ukraine

Placed in Eastern Europe, landscape of Ukraine mostly features treeless plain levels, and is commonly defined as “steppe”. The most important geographical landmarks in the country include the The Crimean Mountains emerging from the Carpathians in the west and the Crimean peninsula, the mountain is covered by the mixed forests of fir and pine trees, limes, elms, oaks beeches. Flight to Ukraine has been easily accessible, leading to most demanding tourist destinations. It share border with Russia, Moldova, Byelorussia, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and Romania on land and, Georgia, Bulgaria, Russia, Turkey and Romania on sea.

Dnieper, is one of the largest European river, the river plays a vital role for hydroelectric power. No wonder the river is considered as the main Ukrainian river. Tourists experience the moderate climate of Ukraine, that is hot and dry summer and rather mild winter, Ukraine experiences regular snowfalls with no severe frosts during winter.

Presence of natural resources, such as ore, iron, oil, gas and potential waterpower has resulted into a great industrialization in Ukraine, enhancing the country’s economy. Major cities include- Kiev, Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye, Nickolayev, Lviv, Kharkov, Dnyeprodzerzhinsk Odessa and other.

Don’t miss Arcadia Beach, the most notably tourist attracting destination, browse at the Tolstoy Palace, Odessa Opera, Ballet Theater, Vorontsov Palace as well as numerous spectacular museums projecting mainly on the local fine arts and literature along with folklore.

Andrew’s Descent, an eight hundred and fifty meter long street in Kiev is situated on a steep incline. History oozes out from the long street, also featuring nostalgia from the cracks of cobble-stoned surface, telling past stories of Ukraine.

Top Destinations and Cities of Ukraine

Kiev (Kyiv) Dniepropetrovsk Donetsk Kaniv Kharkiv Mykolayiv

Destination Facts

Capital: Kiev Currency: Hryvnia (UAH) Area: 603700 Official Language: Ukrainian Population: 48396470 National Animal: Population Density: 80.2 National Sports: Football (soccer)