About Ukraine
Stretched on the geographical boundary of Orthodoxy and Catholicism Ukraine propose for the tourists not only cultural and historical, but also active and health-improving recreation. One of the biggest European countries disposing of splendid health centers and pensions, school camps and hotels – Ukraine is interesting for travelers of different ages and interests. Wide land of plains and mountains – our country is always different.
Picturesque land of natural and artificial attractions Ukraine can get you to fall in love from the first sight in her centuries – old history. Taking the tour to Ukraine tourists offer to themselves maximum of unforgettable emotions with the minimum of financial losses. Magnificent resorts of Ukraine: Alupka and Koktebel, Odessa and Sevastopol, Old Crimea, Yalta and cultural pearl – Kiev, old and full of romance Lvov, magical resorts of Carpathian’s with the hole generosity of Slavic soul gives to our guests all the best. Local climate and forests, Black sea and flowing rivers, endless fields and ring of cathedral bells, cordiality of Ukrainian people satisfy even the most confirmed skeptics.
The useful and interesting information about Ukraine:
- Ukraine is the greatest state in Europe. Area of country – 603,7 thousands sq. km, this about 5,7% area of Europe;
- The population of Ukraine is 46 million;
- The capital of Ukraine is Kiev;
- A monetary item is Hryvna (UAH);
- Kyiv has two airports: BORYSPIL and ZHULYANY;
- Prevailing religion in Ukraine is Christianity;
- The climate is mainly moderate continental. The average temperatures are: winter - from -8 C to + 2 C (from 17,6 F to 35.6 F); summer - from +17 C to + 25 C (from 62.6 F to 77 F).
- A 70% territory of Ukraine occupy lowlands, 25% - sublimity and 5% are mountains;
- The highest point of Ukraine is mountain Hoverla in Carpathians ( 2061 m );
- Gipseous cave the longest in the world is Optimistic (157 km of its labyrinth is inspected);
- Dnepr being on territory of Ukraine , is river third on a size in Europe ( 2201 km );
- Public transportation in Kyiv is efficient and inexpensive, but overcrowded. The city's network of buses, trolley buses, streetcars and the Metro (subway) covers almost the entire city. There are taxi-stands at some busy corners in central Kyiv.
Holydays in Ukraine:
January 1 - New Year
January 7 - Christmas
March 8 - International Women's Day
May 1, 2 - International Labor Day
May 9 - Victory Day
June 28 - Constitution Day
August 24 - Independence Day
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