Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, bordering several countries. It has varied terrain including plains, mountains like the Carpathians, and the Crimean Mountains. The main river is the Dnieper River, which provided hydroelectric power and was important to the development of Ukrainian and Russian peoples. Ukraine has a moderate climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers well-suited for agriculture. The capital is Kyiv, located on the Dnieper River with around 3 million citizens, known for its architectural and cultural landmarks and as a tourist destination.

2. Location
Ukraine is situated in the Southeastern part of Central Europe and
has its own territory, government,
national emblem, flag and anthem. It
borders on Russia, Byelorussia,
Moldova, Slovakia, Roumania, Hungary
and Poland on land and Russia,
Georgia, Bulgaria, Roumania and
Turkey on sea.

3. The Territory
The territory of Ukraine is mostly a level, treeless
plain, calls "steppe". There are the Crimean Mountains in
the Crimean peninsula and the Carpathians in the west,
but they are not very high. Mixed forests of pine and
fir-trees, beeches, limes, oaks and elms cover the
mountains, but the thickest woods can still be found in
the northern part of the republic, in Volyn. Kiev and
Cherkassy lie in the midst of Ukrainian southernmost pine
forest. The main Ukrainian river is the Dnieper. It is
one of the longest European rivers and one of the
republic's main source of hydroelectric power. The
Dnieper and its tributary the Ross had been the cradle of
the Ukrainian and Russian people in time immemorial.

4. The Climate
The climate of the country is moderate.
Winter is rather mild, with no severe frosts
but with regular snowfalls everywhere except
the south. The rivers and lakes freeze in
winter. The average winter temperature varies
-20 Centigrade in the north to -3-5 in the
south. Summer is quite hot and dry, with
occasional showers and thunderstorms. The
fertile black soil is well watered in spring
and autumn and gets plenty of sunshine in
summer.

5. The Capital
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine with
population of about 3 million
citizens. It is situated on the
Dnipro River and boasts
architectural monuments that are
recognized world treasures. Kyiv is
the largest cultural, scientific and
industrial center of Ukraine, the
place of religious pilgrimage and a
very attractive tourist destination.
Its beautiful landscapes, parks and
gardens charm and captivate.

6. Kyiv
Welcome to Kyiv

7. To learn more about Ukraine use these sites:
Ukraine
Ukraine Travel: Your Ukrainian Guide for Things to Do
Kyiv
Kyiv Information Guide

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