Ukraine is an ancient country with an ancient civilization and long history. Landscapes in its territory are charming waiting the world people to discover.



Fast Facts of Ukraine


Location: Located in the Eastern part of Europe, northern bank of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It borders Byelorussia in the north, Russia in the northeast, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary in the west, and Rumania and Moldova in the south.
Territory: 603,700 kilometers
Population: 46,886,400in 2006
Nationality: There are over 110 nationalities in Ukraine. Ukrainian nationality takes up over 70% of the population. Other nationalities include the Byelorussian, the Jewish people etc.
Language: Ukrainian language is the official language and Russian is widely used in Ukraine.
Religion: Orthodox Church and Catholicism.
Climate: Most parts of Ukraine belong to the temperate continental climate. The southern part of Crimean Peninsula belongs to the subtropical climate. Average temperature in January is -7.4℃ and in July is 19.6℃.
Capital City: Kiyv
Important Festivals: Independent Day, Christmas Day, Victory Day Constitution Day.



Famous Attractions in Ukraine


Tourism in Ukraine is prosperous in recent years. Travelers come to Ukraine are most from Russian, Poland, Hungary, Germany, France, the United States of America and Rumania.

Till 2005, there are over 160 historic relics, 23 nature reserves and national natural parks.

Main attractions disperse in Kiev, Crimean Peninsula, Odessa, Lvoff and so on.