2. Elena Nikulina Pierce College Winter Quarter, 2009 Elena Nikulina Pierce College Winter Quarter, 2009 1 My beautiful country of Ukraine

3. 2 The national flag was officially adopted for the first time in 1918 by a short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic. At that time the commonly used yellow–blue flag had already turned into blue and yellow and sported a trident in the upper left corner. The insignia remained unchanged by the successive government of Pavlo Skoropadsky, and then by the Directorate of Ukraine.. The blue and yellow flag was officially restored in 1992 following Ukrainian independence.Ukrainian People's Republicsuccessive governmentPavlo SkoropadskyDirectorate of Ukraine FlagCoat of arms Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Poland, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east Coordinates: 49° North, 32° East Where is Ukraine located Ukraine, the second largest country in Europe, is located in eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Poland and Russia. Comparatively, Ukraine is slightly smaller than the state of Texas with a total area of 603,700 sq km (233,090 sq mi). Ukraine shares boundaries with Belarus on the N, Russia on the E, the Black Sea on the S, Romania, Moldova, Hungary, and Slovakia on the W, and Poland on the NW. Ukraine's location is one of strategic importance at the crossroads between Europe and Asia. Ukraine's capital city, Kiev, is located in the north central part of the country.

4. 3 Ukraine food is famous for its diversity and quality of flavor.

5. 4 Clothing

6. 5 Holidays in Ukraine Jan 1 New Year's Day Jan 7 Orthodox Christmas Jan 13 Old New Year's Day Jan 25 Tatiana's Day Feb 14 St. Valentine's Day Feb 23 Former Red Army Day March 8 Women's Day Apr 1 Fool's Day Orthodox Easter May 1 Labor Day May 9 Victory Day Jun 28 Constitution Day

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