Kiev is the capital of Ukraine and one of the most
beautiful cities in Europe. It is the largest city of the
country and located in the north central part of it. Kyiv
stands on steep hills overlooking the Dnepr River, which
devides the city into two parts: Left and Right Bank.
Kiev - the capital of Ukraine, which is located in
the geographical center of Europe.
Kiev (Kyiv) is the political, industrial, scientific and
cultural center of the state - Ukraine.
The city has a
special landscape, situated on both banks of the Dnieper
River. The right bank of the Dnieper River is steep and high
hills, and the left bank is completely flat with areas of
deciduous trees.
The historic city center is located on the 3-high hills
of the right bank. And also there is the lower area of the
city, called - "Podol" (Hem) .
Kiev is one of the greenest cities in Europe because it has
many parks and green spaces. About half the area of the city
- it is water, green areas and parks.
The area of the city - 827 square kilometers, and the
length of the river Dnepr - more than 20 kilometers.
The city's population of about 4 million inhabitants.
According to official data resides in Kiev 2.7 million
citizens.
Climate - moderate continental.
In Kiev:
- 68 museums
- 60 parks
- 70 research institutions
- 100 universities
- 2 objects that are included in the UNESCO World Heritage
List.
Historical information:
Kiev more than 1530 years.
In the 12th century from the birth of Christ, Kiev was one
of the biggest cities in Europe. In the city there were more
than 50,000 residents.
In ancient times, Kiev was the cultural and spiritual
capital of Kievan Rus' - one of the most powerful nations of
Europe X - XII centuries.
Kiev is considered to be the main city of Kievan Rus, "mother
of Russian cities", and according to the chronicle, the city
"from which began the Russian land."
The official date of foundation of Kiev is considered to
be 482 AD
According to legend, Kiev was founded by three brothers
and a sister, by name, Kyi, Schek, Horeb, and their sister
Lybid - in the V century AD.
According to legend, the city name comes from the name of
Kyi, one of the founders of the city.
The central street of Kiev -
Khreshchatyk street,
situated between two historic hills.
The central square of Kiev -
Independence Square.
Government, state and administrative district of Kiev -
Pechersk, located on one of the historic city of hills and
is a privileged area of the city.
Most hotels are located in downtown areas.
Most historic sites and
attractions are located in the central area of
the city.
Kiev has a good transport system: 2 airports,
several railway stations, seven bus terminals, 3 subway
lines, funicular (cable car),
river port, and all kinds of
public transport.
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