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Kyiv - the capital city of Ukraine

The Independence Square - center of the city

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Kyiv, Ukraine

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Kyiv, Ukraine

Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine and its largest economical, political, educational and cultural center. Traveling to this city may be one of the most pleasurable experiences in life. The earthTV camera is looking out over Independence Square, Khreschatyk Street and the Independence Monument. Viewers can also watch the comings and goings in the hub of Kyiv.


Facts about: Ukraine
Capital:
Kyiv
Population:
47,425,336
Religion:
Ukrainian Orthodox - Moscow Patriarchate, Ukrainian Orthodox - Kyiv Patriarchate, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic
Area:
 603.700 km² (1563490 miles²)
Coast Line:
 4.477 km (2.782 miles)
Lowest:
 Black Sea 0 m (0 feet)
Highest:
 Hora Hoverla 2.061 m (6.762 feet)
Geographic Information

Ukraine is in Eastern Europe with a Black Sea coastline. Its neighbouring countries are the Russian Federation, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. The Ukrainian landscape is made up of fertile plains or steppes and plateaus, crossed by rivers such as the Dnieper, Donets, Dnister and the Southern Bug. To the Southwest, the delta of the Danube forms the border with Romania. Mountainous areas include the Carpathian Mountains and regions on the Crimean peninsula in the South.

Key aspects of tourism
The peninsula of Krim was one of the most popular tourist destinations of the UdSSR. Today visitors like the Ukraine because of its historical roots with traces of Greek, Slavic, Jewish and German cultures.

Events in Kyiv

  • Independence Day, 24.08.
  • Exhibition: Sexuality and Transcendence, until 19.09.