A powerpoint presentation covering various aspects of all things Ukraine-related. Topics to be covered include: The national symbols of Ukraine Geographical position Territory Rivers Big Cities Ukrainian Culture & Traditions

2. Ukraine Flag Coat of arms

3. State: Sovereign state
Language: Ukrainian Territory:
604,000 square kilometers.
Population: 45 million 539
thousands
National emblem: state flag and
anthem.
It borders: on Russia, Belarus,
Moldova, Poland, Slovakia,
Hungary and Romania
Rivers: the Dnipro, the Dnist the
Buh and Donets
National recourse: iron ore,
coal, gas

4. The major part of the
territory is flat and only 5%
of the whole territory is
mountainous. The two
mountainous areas in
Ukraine are the Carpathian
Mountains and the Crimean
Mountains, but they are not
very high. The highest
mountain is Hoverla. Its
highest point is 2061
meters.

5. The longest river in Ukraine is the Dnipro. Its length is 2 201 kilometers.
The main rivers are the Dniester, the Buh, the Donets and others.

6. Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. It's one of the
oldest cities of Europe. Kyiv is situated on the
picturesque banks of the Dnieper river. Kyiv is
a large political, industrial and cultural
centre. Kyiv is famous for its monuments.
Because of many places of historical interest
Kyiv is one of the most exciting cities to
visit.The central street of the capital is
Khreshchatyk. There are many fine buildings
in Khreshchatyk. They form the unique
architectural ensemble.Kyiv is especially
beautiful in spring when the famous Kyiv
chestnut trees are in blossom.Kyiv, this
ancient and ever young city, is the pride and
glory of the Ukrainian people.

7. Lviv
Kyiv
Odessa
Kharkiw
Donetsk

8. Once upon a time, many centuries
ago, the King of Volyn and Galicia
Danylo traveled around his land,
accompanied with his son Prince Lev
(Lion). Crossing the Poltva River, he
looked around and saw the hill not far
away. “I will built a town there and
the name of it will be Lviv in
commemoration of your valor”, said
the King. The Prince kissed the King’s
hand and replied: “Oh, father, thank
you! I will take a good care of the
town named after me!” Lviv is one of a
few cities of Ukraine called “the City of
Kings”, complex mixture of Hungarian,
Austrian and Ukrainian cultures.

9. On the Black Sea shore the nature created an
amazing spot. In ancient days, its territory was
a home for Scythians, Greeks and Slavs.
Odessa was founded in 1794 by Catherine the
Great. The name of the city came about
because of an error. It was meant to be named
after the ancient Greek city of Odessos or
Ordissos, which was believed to have been
founded in the vicinity. Actually, it was
somewhere near the present day town of
Varna in Bulgaria. However, Catherine the
Great liked "Adessa" — as the Russians and
Ukrainians pronounce it. Modern Odessa is
one of the picturesque cities of Ukraine, “the
Southern Gates of the country”.

10. Kharkiv is quite an old city. It was founded
about 350 years ago. The city is situated on
the plateau surrounded by the Kharkiv and
the Lopan rivers. According to the popular
legend the city is named after Cossack
Kharko. Kharkiv is the historical capital of
Slobidska Ukraine.
Kharkiv was the capital of Ukraine since
1919 till 1934. Today Kharkiv is the second
largest city in the country. About 2 million
people live here. Kharkiv is one of the
largest industrial centres in Ukraine. Its
numerous enterprises produce planes,
tractors, electronic, mining and medical
equipment, TV-sets, refrigerators, paints
and cosmetics, clothing and textiles. Kharkiv
is very beautiful.

11. Donetsk is a large industrial, scientific
and cultural city of Ukraine. It is the
centre of coal-mining industry. It is also
the main fuel base of Ukraine. The city is
situated at the river Kalmius. It is very
famous for its waste banks. Now the city
produces metallurgic and mining
equipment, refrigerators, bicycles. Food
and light industries are also well-
developed in Donetsk. Donetsk houses
five higher educational institutions. There
are 3 theatres and two museums in the
city.

12. Ukrainian culture is richly embedded
in ancient traditions. Even today,
many historical songs such as the
dumy and the play of the kobza -
which was popular during the 16th
century - still enjoyed. However,
music has also come a long way
since then and Polissia magic pop
and Kolomiya rap tend to be most
popular. The cultural scene has also
seen a resurgence of Cossack songs
and song poetry. The Ukrainian
people also enjoy their culture in the
form of traditional dance and dance
games.

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