Ukraine Lat:48.3 Long:31.1

1 Major body of water/river? Southern Bug, the southern bug is 501 miles long and has a bridge called Varvarivs’kyy mist.

Highest point The highest point in Ukraine is Mount Hoverla, 6,762 feet, it is also part of the Carpathian Mountains.

Most popular sport The most popular sport in Ukraine is football (soccer).

A festival that is celebrated and why/ what is it about? Kiev summer music festival, on late weekends from late May to the middle of July, the music ranges from classic and modern performances to jazz.

Most exported goods and famous companies One of the most exported good in Ukraine is ferrous. One of the famous companies in Ukraine is Kyivstar, a mobile network.

Is the country part of the european union and when did it join? Yes, it joined June 27, 2014.

Famous celebrity Mila Kunis is an actress from Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

Famous political figure Anatoliy Kinakh was the first vice prime minister of Ukraine.

Was the country involved in World War 1? Yes, the western part of Ukraine was part of Austria-Hungary and the eastern part was with Russia because, they had to fight on both sides, the Austrians and the Russians.

Was the country involved in WWII? Yes, they were on the American’s side. They were invested a lot, because of the killing of the jews. No, it was part of Czechoslovakia and known as Carpatho- Ukraine.

The leader of Ukraine The President of Ukraine is Petro Poroshenko.

What system of government does the country have? Ukraine has a Republic, Constitutional Republic, Unitary state, and Semi- presidential system.

Important event in the country’s history In 1991, Ukraine declared independence following attempted coups in Moscow, 90% voted for independence.

Iconic landmark in the country Andriyivskyy Uzviz is a historic church in Kiev’s upper town.

What is the country’s population? 44 million people.

What religion is practiced the most? Christianity

What climate region is the country? Temperate continental, humid summers and very cold winters.

What is the primary language spoken in Ukraine? Ukrainian 67%, Russian 29.6%, other 2.9%.

What is the relationship your country has with the U.S. Ok, because, in 2000 there was a scandal in which Ukraine sent recordings to Saddam Hussein in Iraq.

Websites “Encyclopedia of Ukraine, vol. 5” John-Paul Himka 1993 www.encyclopediaofukraine.com ‘’Ukraine profile-overview” BBC news, January 13, 2016 http://www.bbc.com “Cassette scandal” Ukrainian, UK www.revolvy.com “Ukraine” CIA world fact book, 2017 http://www.climate-zone.com “Gorgeous church of St. Andriy” Yulia W, September 29, 2015 www.tripadvisor.com