Ukraine

Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe. Ukraine neighbours Russia to the East and Northeast, Belarus to the northwest, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the West, Romania and Moldova to the Southwest and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the southeast. Ukraine is the largest contiguous country on the European continent covering a total of 603,628 square kilometres in land area. Ukraine has a population of over 45.8 million people. Its capital is Kiev, a city with a population of over 2.6 million people.

Ukraine generally has a temperate continental climate with Mediterranean climate prominent on the southern Crimean coast. The best months to visit are mid April to June and September to October. 

Ukraine’s official language is Ukrainian, spoken by over 70% of the country’s population. Other recognised regional languages are Russian and Crimean Tatar

Ukraine’s official currency is the Hryvnia (UAH). The country has a market economy and a very large heavy-industry base; it is one of the largest refiners of metallurgical products in Eastern Europe.

Ukraine possesses many outstanding historical, cultural and scenic sites for tourists to enjoy. St. Sophia Cathedral and Monastery, built during the 11th century is one of Ukraine’s major attraction sites in Kiev. Other key attraction sites in Kiev City include The Golden Gate, Cathedral of St. Vladimir, Museum of Ukrainian Art, Andreyev Hill, the Opera House and the Historical Museum of Ukraine.. Lviv city is a historical city that will help you understand Ukraine’s history. Other attractions to explore in this Ukrainian city are he National Museum, Antique Armory, Pharmaceutical Museum, Museum of Ethnography and Crafts, Museum of History and the Opera House of Ivan Franko. The city of Odessa is well-known for the Potemkin Stairway with its 192 steps. Odessa also boasts a beautifully decorated opera house, a statue of the Duke of Richelieu, the Archaeological Museum and the Vorontsov Palace.

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