- Category: About Ukraine
Ukraine - the largest European state. Discover it for yourself.
The largest European state, Ukraine still remains unknown to Europeans. Our site is specifically created to fill the gaps in your knowledge about our country.
Did you know that the geographical center of Europe is in Ukraine, in the village Dilov, in Rakhiv region, near the famous Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, on the banks of the river Tisza.
Did you know that the age of our capital city - Kiev, more than 1500 years. In ancient times, Kiev was the capital of the Slavic state Kievan Rus. And states such as Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, were founded by Kievan princes.
Did you know that out of a quarrel between the princes, Kievan Rus was captured in the 13 th century Tatar Mongols and three centuries could not get freedom. But even after, Ukraine was still divided between the neighboring countries.
Ukraine became independent only in 1991. The task number one for us, was the union with Europe. But for the reason that our politicians, like our ancestors, constantly quarreling among themselves, our country is in dire economic straits.
Ukraine is rich with talented people and minerals inherited, from the Soviet Union, we went to a developed industry, but most people live very poorly. Unfortunately, our politicians only care about their image and rank, and not the welfare of the people.
You know that in Ukraine the most fertile soil called chernozem, and a good climate. Ukraine is able to provide grain all over Europe, but because of economic decline, can not feed themselves.
And you know that Ukraine and Poland in 2012, will take the football championship Euro 2012.
In 2012 in Ukraine and Poland will be the European Football Championship - Euro 2012. Championship will be held in Poland: Warsaw, Poznan, Gdansk and Wroclaw. In Ukraine: Kiev, Kharkiv, Donetsk and Lviv.
Our site contains information on the preparation of Ukrainian cities for the championship and other useful information for football fans.