• Independent from Soviet Russia since 24.08.1991
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• Official language is Ukrainian
• Major religion is Ukrainian orthodox Christianity
• Population is 48 million people
• About 3 million live in the capital city Kiev
• Ukraine is the biggest country of Europe (603,700 square km)
• Ukraine is divided into 24 regions.
• Borders: Poland, Russia, Belorussia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova
• Summer time one hour forward in March, winter one hour back in October
• Big cities: Kharkov, Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Lvov, Yalta
• Ukraine is a parliamentary country, current president Viktor Yushchenko
• Local currency is called Hryvnya (UAH) also spelled Hryvnia or Hryvna
• Climate is continental, subtropical in southern parts at the Black Sea.

Ukraine is a land of spectacular nature, much of which has been virtually untouched since ancient times. Fields, meadows, hills dotted with green forests, mountains and valleys full of beautiful flowers create the unique landscape of our country. The real Ukraine is a land of natural beauty, still untouched by the modern world.
The climate in Ukraine is quite pleasant. Spring comes early. Summer is sunny and green. Autumn is ablaze with colors. Winter is mild and white.
The Carpathian and Crimean mountains are very picturesque.
The fauna of Ukrainian forests is extremely diverse, and includes a variety of deer, elks, and pheasants.
Ukraine not only boasts of it spectacular nature. The magical voices of Ukrainian singers, ballet artists, the works of our painters and sculptors are renown throughout the world. Ukraine is extremely rich in natural resources and has enormous scientific potential. But, perhaps, the greatest treasure of Ukraine is its people who are benevolent, light-hearted, hospitable, and generous.

We invite you to discover the wonders of Ukraine!