According to ehealthfacts, Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe with an estimated 45,593,300 (2012) residents. The border countries are Russia, Poland, Belarus, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova. To the south, it is adjacent to the Black Sea, where the Crimean peninsula is located. In terms of area, Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia. The capital is Kiev with 2.6 million. residents. Until 1991, Ukraine was a…
Read MoreLviv Old Town (World Heritage)
Lviv, the old Lemberg, has been the administrative and economic center of Galicia since its foundation in the 13th century. The urban community of Poles, Germans, Ukrainians, Armenians and Jews formed a melting point of cultures, which was also reflected in the cityscape. Outstanding examples include the Dominican Church, the Jesuit Church, the Armenian Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Cathedral, the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition, the City Hall and…
Read MoreUkraine Overview
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe with a land border with Romania, Moldova, Russia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Belarus. To the south, the country has a coast facing the Black Sea. Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia. Capital: Kiev Biggest city: Kiev State: republic, member of the CIS Language: ukrainska Religion: orthodox christian Surface: 603 700 km² Population: 45.5 million (2013) Population density: 76 residents per…
Read MoreUkraine Population and Language
Ukraine’s population has declined since independence in 1991, as it dies more than it is born in the country. The population has dropped from over 52 million to just over 44 million (including Crimea) at the beginning of 2017. The vast majority of residents are ethnic Ukrainians, while Russians constitute a large minority group. Ukrainian is officially language but Russian has a strong position. The proportion of Russians increased during…
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