2. Ukraine is situated in the southeastern partUkraine is situated in the southeastern part
of Europe. Ukraine is an independent state.of Europe. Ukraine is an independent state.
We live in the wonderful country withWe live in the wonderful country with
beautiful nature, generous and hard-workingbeautiful nature, generous and hard-working
people.people.
3. Kyiv is the capital city of our country. It isKyiv is the capital city of our country. It is
one of the oldest cities of Europe. It has aone of the oldest cities of Europe. It has a
lot of museums, art galleries, concert halls,lot of museums, art galleries, concert halls,
theatres and cinemas.theatres and cinemas.
4. The main street of the capital is KhreshatykThe main street of the capital is Khreshatyk
Street. The most famous sightseeing of KyivStreet. The most famous sightseeing of Kyiv
are St. Sophia’s Cathedral, the Kyiv-are St. Sophia’s Cathedral, the Kyiv-
Pcherska Lavra, Andriyivskiy UzvizPcherska Lavra, Andriyivskiy Uzviz
(Descent), the Golden Gate and etc.(Descent), the Golden Gate and etc.
5. There are many mountains, rivers and lakesThere are many mountains, rivers and lakes
in Ukraine. The Dnipro is the longest river inin Ukraine. The Dnipro is the longest river in
our country. The most important rivers areour country. The most important rivers are
the Dnister, the Danube and the Desna, too.the Dnister, the Danube and the Desna, too.
6. The Black Sea washes the country in theThe Black Sea washes the country in the
south and the Sea of Azov washes it in thesouth and the Sea of Azov washes it in the
southeast.southeast.
7. There are the Carpathian Mountains with theThere are the Carpathian Mountains with the
highest peak Hoverla (2,061 m high) in thehighest peak Hoverla (2,061 m high) in the
west of the country. There are the Crimeanwest of the country. There are the Crimean
Mountains with the highest peak Roman-Mountains with the highest peak Roman-
Kosh (1,545 m high) in the south.Kosh (1,545 m high) in the south.
8. Our National Flag is blue and yellow. The blueOur National Flag is blue and yellow. The blue
colour stands for the clear blue sky and the yellowcolour stands for the clear blue sky and the yellow
colour stands for the golden wheat field. Thecolour stands for the golden wheat field. The
Trident is the National Coat of Arms. And theTrident is the National Coat of Arms. And the
Ukrainian Anthem is the song by Pavlo ChubynskyUkrainian Anthem is the song by Pavlo Chubynsky
and Mykhailo Verbytsky.and Mykhailo Verbytsky.
9. Ukranians love traditions and keep themUkranians love traditions and keep them
with great honour.with great honour.
10. Ukranians love traditions and keep themUkranians love traditions and keep them
with great honour.with great honour.
