Ukraine

Ukraine (Ukrainian: /ukrajina/) is a country in Eastern Europe. It borders Russia to the northeast, Belarus to the north, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west, Romania and Moldova to the southwest, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south. The historic city of Kiev (Kyiv) is the country's capital.

From at least the 19th century, the territory of present-day Ukraine was a centre of medieval East Slavic civilization forming the state of Kievan Rus, and for the following several centuries the territory was divided among a number of regional powers. After a brief period of independence (1917–1921) following the Russian Revolution of 1917, Ukraine became one of the founding Soviet Republics in 1922. The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic's territory was enlarged westward after the Second World War, and again in 1954 with the Crimea transfer. In 1945, Ukrainian SSR became one of the co-founder members of the United Nations.

It became independent again after the Soviet Union's collapse in 1991. Climate Climate is moderate continental: cold and snowy winters, and hot summers. The average temperature of the year totals to 6.9°C (6.9°C in January, and 20.3 °C in July). The average rainfall totals

513 mm per year, with the most in June and July.

Time zone Time is GMT 2, the same as in Bulgaria, Greece, Latvia, Romania, Finland, etc.

Currency

Ukrainian currency hryvnia (HRN) has rate of exchange of 1 EURO = aprox. 10,5 (HRN)

Religion The dominant religion in Ukraine is Eastern Orthodox Christianity, which is currently split between three Church bodies: Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kiev Patriarchate, and Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church.

Language Ukrainian is an official language. Russian and English are widely spoken throughout the country, particularly among young people.

Taxis Taxi cars are available throughout the city 24 hours a day. You can use also phone taxi services.

Electricity The electricity power is stabile at 220 - Volts A.C. (50 Hertz)