2. The Ukraine Hello and welcome to our country 1 By Christina Benvenuto

3. Things that will be covered Map Statistics History Activates Special Events Holidays Accommodations 2

4. Country Overview The Ukraine is bordered by Russia, Romania, Hungary, The Slovak Republic, Poland, Belarus, and Moldova. Mountains to the west and flat plains on the rest of the region. Kyiv is the capital and the third largest city in the CIS. 3

5. The Capitol Kyiv is the Capitol 3 rd largest city in the CIS The Kyiv Rus State was founded in the 8 th and 9 th century Caves Monastery is the centre of the Orthodox Church The Golden gate is the last tenth century defensive left that guarded the city 4

6. Country Map 5

7. Statistics Population:49,711,000 (1999) Area: 233,090 sq miles Population Density: 82.3 per sq km Climate: warm summers, crisp sunny autumns, and cold snowy winters Language: Ukraine (Slavak Dialect) Religion: Ukrainian Orthodox Government: Republic Head of State: President Leonid D. Kuchma Head of Government: Prime Minister Anatoli Kinakh 6

8. History In the 1650’s the Ukraine was taken over by Russia When the Tsar collapsed in 1917 Bolshevik toke over and made the Ukraine a part of the Soviet Union When the Soviet Union fell in 1991 the Ukraine became an independent nation 7

9. Things to Do Opera Theatres in Odessa, Kyiv, and Lviv Skiing on the Carpathian Mountains Shopping in any town or village 8

10. Special Occasions Odessa holds a celebration for April Fool’s Day In Central Ukraine the Sarochin Market takes place in all of August and brings people from neighboring countries over the border 9

11. Important Holidays Independence Day on August 24 Orthodox Christmas on January 7 Orthodox New Year on January 14 Orthodox Easter May 3-5 10

12. Accommodations Best hotels are in Kyiv, Odessa, and Yalta Resorts in Yeremcha and Vorokhata Private homes are more affordable and often times very hospitable 11

13. Conclusion The Ukraine is an ancient country with much history The culture is one in its own The Ukrainian people are always hospitable and welcoming to those who want to stay in there country www.travel- guide.com 12