warn:The current political situation in Eastern Ukraine is stillUnstable, Ukrainian government forces and local pro-Russian armed forces continued to exchange fire in eastern cities. Many countries have warned their tourists to suspend their visits unless necessary. If you are in Ukraine, or you are going to Ukraine, please do not go to the eastDonetskwithLuganskTwo states. Although tourists are rarely targeted, the protests will still dispel tourists, because many local services have been destroyed. (As of November 2014) | |
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Ukraine(Ukrainian: Україна),Eastern EuropeCountry, connected to the Black Sea to the south and to the eastRussia, KitaBelarusAdjacent, West andPoland、Slovakia、Hungary、RomaniawithMoldovaThe nations are connected. Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe by area, second only to Russia, with a population of approximately 46,886,400 (February 1, 2006). Ukraine's geographical location is important, and it is the intersection of the European Union and the Commonwealth of Independent States, especially the geopolitics of Russia.
Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe in terms of area, second only to Russia, and was the most economically powerful republic outside of Russia before the collapse of the Soviet Union. Ukraine has a world-famous historical and cultural city, Kiev, known as the "Mother of the Russian Cities", and the 950-year-old Hagia Sophia. In addition, Ukrainian culture is brilliant, and its oil paintings, ballet, dance, and music enjoy an international reputation.
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In the 9th century, Kievan Rus, as the country of the Eastern Slavs, was once very strong until it was divided in the 12th century. Since the middle of the 14th century, Ukraine has been ruled by the Golden Horde, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. After the Great Northern War (1700-1721), Ukraine was divided by other forces. In the 19th century, most of Ukraine belonged to the Russian Empire, and the rest was the territory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. During the chaotic period of World War I and the Russian Revolution, Ukraine briefly became independent from 1917 to 1921. After the Ukrainian Civil War, Soviet Ukraine became one of the founding republics of the Soviet Union in 1922. Then until the end of World War II, the territory of Ukraine expanded to the southwest. In 1945, Ukraine became one of the founding countries of the United Nations.
After the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine regained its independence and became one of the initiators and founding countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The reform towards a market economy has brought Ukraine into an eight-year economic recession, but it has also experienced excessive growth. Ukraine is currently one of the most important markets in the world and is the third largest food exporter in the world. Ukraine has inherited the power of the Soviet Union and maintains the second largest military power in Europe after Russia.
Ukraine has 24 provinces and a special city (the capital, Kiev). 78% of the population are Ukrainians, and the rest are Russians and Romanians. The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian, and the main religion is the Orthodox Church.
Holiday
- New Year(Новий рік, January 1)
- Orthodox Christmas (Різдво, January 7)
- International Women's Day (Міжнародний жіночий день, March 8)
- International Labour Day(День Праці, May 1st-2nd)
- Victory Day (День Перемоги, May 9)
- Constitution Day (День Конституції України, June 28)
- independence Day(День незалежності України, August 24)
- Defenders of Ukraine Day (День захисника України, October 14)
area
Central Ukraine The political, economic and cultural center of Ukraine, the capital of UkraineKievRight there |
West Ukraine For centuries, it has been under the control of non-Russian European countries (such as Poland, Lithuania, Hungary, Romania, Czechoslovakia and Turkey); therefore, visitors will find that the architecture, food, language and religious beliefs here are roughly in Central Europe Mostly |
Eastern Ukraine The local Donbass area is a typical heavy industry and Russian-style coal mine area. It is also a large city in the former Soviet Union, and most of the area is dominated by Russians. |
South Ukraine The Ukrainian Black Sea coast is a popular attraction, the most famous magnificent city isOdessa |
city
- Kiev—The capital of Ukraine
- Chernigov
- Chernivtsi
- Dnipropetrovsk
- Donetsk—Famous because of the local miners football club.
- Kharkiv
- Lviv
- Odessa
Other destinations
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aviation
railway
- The total length of Ukrainian railways is 23,350 kilometers (1524 mm wide gauge), and the actual operating length is 2,2510.4 kilometers; of which, electrified railways are 8926.9 kilometers.
Private car
- The total length of the highway is 273,700 kilometers. The road with hard surface is 236,400 kilometers, and the road with non-hard surface is 37,300 kilometers.
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Passenger ship
- The total navigable mileage of inland rivers is 1672 kilometers. The main navigable rivers include the Dnieper, Dniester, Danube, Desna, and 12 main river ports.