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Map of Ukraine

Ukraine is situated in the East central Europe. Ukraine's border meets with many of the European countries: Belarus 891 km, Hungary 103 km, Moldova 939 km, Poland 526 km, Romania (south) 169 km, Romania (west) 362 km, Russia 1,576 km, Slovakia 97 km. Ukraine holds strategic position at the crossroads between Europe and Asia; second-largest country in Europe. The capital is Kiev (Kyiv). Government of Ukraine is Republic.

LANGUAGE OF UKRAINE:

The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian. But the most spoken language in Ukraine is Russian. Other spoken languages are English, Romanian, Polish and Hungarian.

CURRENCY OF UKRAINE:

Ukraine's monetary unit is Hryvnia and available in the denominations of 1,2,5,10,20,50 and 100. Foreigners usually bring with themselves American Dollars, UK Pounds, Euros, German Marks etc. which can be converted to Hryvnias when needed. Authorized Currency Converters are available on every nook and corners of Ukraine. Major Traveler Cards are accepted. Credit and Debit cards are the best options if available. All major cities and Universities have ATM's and majority of shops accept them. Students can receive money through Banks. For Detailed Information contact: beatuconsultants@yahoo.co.uk or use the Online Inquiry.

CLIMATE OF UKRAINE:

Ukraine's climate is temperate continental, with a warmer subtropical Mediterranean climate in the southern portions of the Crimean Peninsula. Average monthly temperatures in Ukraine range from -8° to 2° C (18°-36° F) in winter and 17° to 25° C (63°-77° F) in summer. Precipitation generally decreases as temperatures rise. It exceeds more than 150 centimeters (59 inches) per year in the Carpathians but averages less than 30 centimeters (12 inches) annually in the coastal lowlands of the Black Sea.

History of Ukraine:

         Ukraine was the center of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which during the 10th and 11th centuries was the largest and most powerful state in Europe. Weakened by internecine quarrels and Mongol invasions, Kievan Rus was incorporated into the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and eventually into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The cultural and religious legacy of Kievan Rus laid the foundation for Ukrainian nationalism through subsequent centuries. A new Ukrainian state, the Cossack Hetmanate, was established during the mid-17th century after an uprising against the Poles. Despite continuous Muscovite pressure, the Hetmanate managed to remain autonomous for well over 100 years. During the latter part of the 18th century, most Ukrainian ethnographic territory was absorbed by the Russian Empire. Following the collapse of czarist Russia in 1917, Ukraine was able to bring about a short-lived period of independence (1917-20), but was reconquered and forced to endure a brutal Soviet rule that engineered two artificial famines (1921-22 and 1932-33) in which over 8 million died. In World War II, German and Soviet armies were responsible for some 7 to 8 million more deaths. Although final independence for Ukraine was achieved in 1991 with the dissolution of the USSR, democracy remained elusive as the legacy of state control and endemic corruption stalled efforts at economic reform, privatization, and civil liberties. A peaceful mass protest "Orange Revolution" in the closing months of 2004 forced the authorities to overturn a rigged presidential election and to allow a new internationally monitored vote that swept into power a reformist slate under Viktor YUSHCHENKO. The new government presents its citizens with hope that the country may at last attain true freedom and prosperity.

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