Ukraine is the Second largest country in Easter Europe.( Russia is the first)It is bordered by the Russian Federation to the east, Belarus to the north,poland ,slovakia and Hungary to the west, Romania and Moldova to the southwest. and the Black Sea to the south.The city of Kiev( kyiv) is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine. The Main sea Port is in Odessa. Where they have the black sea.
CLIMATE
Ukraine has a mostly temperate conyinental climate,though a more Mediterean climate is found on the southern Crimean coast.precipitaion is disproportionately distributed; it is highest in the west and north and lowest in the east and southeast. Western Ukraine, e.g (Livov, Ternopil)receives around 1,200 millimetres (47.2 in) of precipitation annually, while Crimea receives around 400 millimetres (15.7 in). Winters vary from cool along the Black sea to cold farther inland. Average annual temperatures range from 5.5 �C (41.9 �F)�7 �C (44.6 �F) in the north, to 11 �C (51.8 �F)�13 �C (55.4 �F) in the south.
ECONOMY
Ukraine's 2007 GDP, as calculated by the CIA is ranked29th in the world and estimated at $359.9 billion.Its GDP per capita in 2008 according to the CIA was $7,800 (in PPP terms), ranked 83rd in the world.Nominal GDP (in U.S. dollars, calculated at market exchange rate) was $198 billion,ranked 41st in the world. By July 2008 the average nominal salary in Ukraine reached 1,930 hryvnias per month.
Ukraine produces nearly all types of transportation vehicles and spacecraft antonov airplanes and trucks are exported to many countires. mainly European Union.
Ukraine has launched six self made satellites and 101Vehicles, and continues to design spacecraft. So to this day, Ukraine is recognised as a world leader in producing missiles and missile related technology.
According to constitution the state language is ukrainian but major spoken language is Russian.
The organisation of higher education in Ukraine is built up in accordance with the structure of education of the world's higher developed countries. Ukraine Admits International students yearly More than any other country in the world today.
The Current President of Ukraine is VIKTOR YANUKOVICH
CURRENCY: 1 U S dollars is equal to 8 ukrainian grivian
1$ = 8grivians
Language of Learning: russain, Ukrainian and English. ( school fees varies for each language)
Major Cities: kyiv , Odessa , Kharkov, Crimea( Tourist center), Donesk and others.
Ukraine is full of cultures. they are welcoming people that loves and respect foreigners. I have been to places but ukraine is unique with stuffs. What I will alwys remenber about it is the way the paskal eggs are being painted and their passions for tradition.( final year student, odessa polytechnic university)
