Ukraine Travel
Ukraine travel offers a diverse range of tourist attractions. Enjoy
the nightlife, art and theatre in a large metropolitan city like
Kiev, Kharkov, Dnepropetrovsk or Donetsk. Explore the history and
architecture of Lviv in Western Ukraine where you will be treated
to a unique and almost Central European ambiance. If you enjoy an
active lifestyle, Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains are a playground
for trekking and eco-tourism. Finally, if you want to relax and enjoy
the sun and sea in a Black Sea resort, then Crimea and the remaining
southern coastline are perfect Ukraine travel destinations.
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Ukraine Travel - Facts and Resources
Area: The total area of Ukraine is 603,700 km² (233,094 miles²), which makes it the second-largest country in Europe after Russia (slightly larger than France). Ukraine is divided into 24 regions (oblasts) and an Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Topography:
Ukraine is located in the Eastern Europe at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. Most of Ukraine consists of fertile plains (steppes) and plateaus, with mountains found in the west (the Carpathian Mountains) and the Crimean Peninsula in the extreme south.
Time Zone:
Ukraine has only one time zone, GMT + 2 hours
Weather:
Climate in Ukraine is temperate and continental and only in the southern Crimea are there signs of being subtropical. The average temperature, depending on the region, varies from –7°C (19°F) to +4°C (39°F) in January and from +19°C (66°F) to +30°C (86°F) in July.
Population:
47,425,336 (July, 2005 est.)
Population growth rate: -0.63% (2005 est.)
Life Expectancy at birth: (2005 est.)
1. Female: 72.38 years
2. Male: 61.60 years
3. Total Population: 66.85 years
Sex ratio in Ukraine: 0.86 male(s)/female (2005 est.)
Ethnic Groups:
Among the total population of Ukraine, 77.8% are Ukrainian. Other ethnic groups include Russian (17.3%), Belo Russian, Jewish, Crimean Tatar, Hungarian, Romanian, German, and Bulgarian.
Languages:
Official State Language is Ukrainian. The majority of the population, nevertheless, speaks both Russian and Ukrainian.
Religions:
The main religions in the Ukraine are Christianity Orthodox, Greek Catholic, Roman Catholic and Protestant but Judaism and Islam are also practiced.
Government type: Republic
Capital: Kiev
Ukrainian National Anthem (follow this link to learn the words)
Country Dialing Code: 380
Electricity: ~220 V, 50 Hz, European socket (2-pins)
Information Resources for Ukraine Travel:
- CIA-World Factbook: current Ukrainian information & statistics
- Wikipedia: Detailed information about Ukraine
- MSN Encarta: Thorough encyclopedia article on Ukraine
