Ukraine
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Capital City |
Kiev |
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Geographic Location |
Placed at the West Europe, Ukraine has coastline with Black Sea between Roumania and Russia. It has borders with Belarus, Hungary, Moldovia, Poland, Roumania, Russia and Slovakia. |
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Geographic Coordinates |
49 00 N, 32 00 E |
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Climate |
At the south coast, mild Black Sea climate is lived. While a milder weather is realized at west and north, a colder climate is lived at east and southeast. Winter is cool at the coast regions and cold in midlands. In summer, the south is hot, the other parts of country are mild. |
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Time Zone |
GMT +2 |
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Language |
UKRAINIAN |
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Other Languages |
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Monetary Unit |
Hryvnia |
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Telephone |
The international dialling code (to): 00380, The international dialling code (from) 00 + The related country code |
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Mobile Phone |
GSM 900/100 |
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Important Phone Nos. |
Ambulance 03, Police 02, Fire Brigade 01 |
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Internet |
.ua |
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Opening Hours |
Banks; 9/10a.m. - 1p.m. and 2p.m. – 6p.m. (Mon-Fri) Shops; 8a.m. - 7p.m. (Mon-Sat) |
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Public Holidays |
New Year’s Day (1 January), New Year's Day (1 Jan), Christmas Day (7 January), International Women's Day (8 March), Labour days (1-2 May inclusive), Victory Day (9 May), Constitution Day (28 June), Independence Day (24 August), the main holiday season (July-August). |
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Electric |
220V 50HzHz |
General Information
By its mountanious and forested fields, thermal springs and rich flora, Ukraine is one of the cardinal tourism countries. Carpatian and Crimean mountain systems constitute the most impressive geographic regions of country. The ancient sites blows a mystic weather. Kiev played a major role in the diffusion of the Orthodox belief to Europe.
The art and the cultural highlights of Kiev placed on the banks of Dnipro River are the significant parts of the world culture. The Golden Gate dating back to 1037 was constructed at a point near the centrum for the city defense. St. Volodymyr Cathedral placed a few blocks away is an architectural brilliant of the 19th century. Caves Monastery, St. Sofia Cathedral, the world-famous Opera House, Ukraine Art Museum, Ukraine History Museum and Ivan Franko Theater are among the other cultural and historical attracions placed at the city.
Lviv standing as one of the great representatives of the national culture attracts attention by its narrow ancient streets, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Taking its long history and architecture, the city castle is a significant monument. From here, you can observe the best views of the city and the Carpathian Mountains. Odesa cited as the pearl of Black Sea is home to thousands of tourists every year with its climate, ot waters and long beaches along the coast. The Potemkin Stairs passed in “the Battleship Potemkin” film of Eisenstein is placed at the city.
