 There are 71 thousand rivers and
streams in Ukraine, with a total length of 248 thousand km. The most significant are the
Dnipro, the Dnister, the Southern Buh, the Prypyat, and the Desna. The Dnipro River is the
major river in the country and the third longest in Europe. Its total length is 2285 km.,
with 1205 km flowing through the territory of Ukraine. The capital of Ukraine - Kyiv,
Zaporizhya, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy, and Kherson are situated on the banks of this
rivers. The Danube River links Ukraine with 7 European countries. The Black Sea and the
Sea of Azov form Ukraine's southern coastline. Ukraine
is a land of spectacular nature, much of which has been virtually untouched since ancient
times. Fields, meadows, hills dotted with green forests, mountains and valleys full of
beautiful flowers create the unique landscape of our country. The real Ukraine is a land
of natural beauty, still untouched by the modern world.
The climate in Ukraine is quite pleasant. It is continental
apart from the Crimea where it is subtropical and Mediterranean-like. Spring comes early.
Summer is sunny and green. Autumn is ablase with colors. Winter is mild and white.
 The Carpathian and Crimean mountains are very picturesque. Dozens of
tourist routes pass through them. Hoverla (2061 m) is the highest peak of the Ukrainian
Carpathians and a visit there is particularly interesting. Anyone who loves hiking dreams
of a trip in the Carpathians to admire its dense forests and to listen to the soft sounds
of its waterfalls. The fauna of Ukrainian forests is extremely diverse, and includes a
variety of deer, elks, and pheasants.
Ukraine not only boasts of it spectacular nature. The
magical voices of Ukrainian singers, ballet artists, the works of our painters and
sculptors are renown throughout the world. Ukraine is extremely rich in natural resources
and has enormous scientific potential. But, perhaps, the greatest treasure of Ukraine is
its people who are benevolent, light-hearted, hospitable, and generous.
We invite you to discover the wonders of Ukraine! |
