Ukraine By: Tatianna Mikel

2017 Population Kiev, 2,797,553 1)Country Capital (Name and Latitude and Longitude) Keiv

2)1 major body of water/river Ukraine is bordered by the waters of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Major rivers include the Desna, Dnieper, Dniester, Donets and the Southern Bug. Numerous waterfalls are found in both the Carpathian and Crimean Mountains.

3)Highest point (Name and Height) Mount Hoverla (Ukrainian: Говерла, Hoverla; Hungarian: Hóvár; Romanian: Hovârla; Goverla, Polish: Howerla) at 2,061 metres (6,762 ft), is the highest mountain in Ukraine and part of the Carpathian Mountains.

4)Most popular sport Football, An extra point, wherein a player kicks the football between the goal posts after his team has scored a touchdown, is worth 1 point. When the touchdown play is followed by a passing or running play into the end zone instead of a kick, the play is called a two point conversion, and is worth 2 points.

Orthodox Christmas Day Jan 14 Saturday Orthodox New Year 5) A festival that is celebrated & why/what is it about Christmas Day, celebrated for the birth of Jesus Christ. Or the Orthodox Christmas. Many Orthodox Christians in the United States celebrate Christmas Day on or near January 7 in the Gregorian calendar. This date works to be December 25 in the Julian calendar, which pre-dates the Gregorian calendar. It is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who is believed to be the son of God Jan 8 Sunday Christmas Day holiday Jan 9 Monday Orthodox Christmas Day Jan 14 Saturday Orthodox New Year

FYI (For Your Information): ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SCM (System Capital Management) is the largest Ukrainian private corporation, whether measured in terms of net worth or revenues. SCM owns over 100 companies with around 300,000 employees. Founded in 2000, SCM is headquartered in Donetsk, in the south-east of Ukraine. The Company is 100% owned by Mr. Rinat Akhmetov. 6)Most exported goods and famous companies (one each) ferrous and non-ferrous metals/System Capital Management (SCM) In metallurgy, a non-ferrous metal is a metal, including alloys, that does not contain iron in appreciable amounts

7)Is the country a part of the European Union and when did it join? Once Ukraine was established, Ukraine joined the EU and is currently being aided by it.

Juliya Chernetsky, is a television personality best known for her popularity on the music-themed network Fuse, formerly known as MuchMusicUSA. She is best known by her stage name Mistress Juliya. 8)Famous celebrity (artist/musician/actor/athlete) Juliya Chernetsky

A hetman (political figure) of Ukraine, an outstanding state and political figure, humanist and democrat, a true patriot and, most importantly, the author of the first Ukrainian Constitution (1710), which made it into history as “The Constitution of the Rights and Freedoms of the Zaporizhya Host” 9)Famous political figure (leader/general/scientist) Ukrainian hetman-émigré

It’s the best of both worlds! 10) Was the country involved in World War I? (which side? How much were they invested?) Ukraine was part of both sides, because it was not yet a country, but most of southwestern Ukraine belonging to Austria-Hungary, the Central Powers,and the rest belonging to Russia, the Triple Entente.

11)Was the country involved in WWII. (Which side 11)Was the country involved in WWII? (Which side? How much were they invested? Were they even a country yet?) late Dec 1917, the Ukrainian People's Republic was declared; on 10 Mar 1919, the name was officially changed to the Ukrainian Socialist Soviet Republic. The Crimea region, within Ukrainian borders today, was a part of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic and not a part of Ukraine during this era; ... Military Deaths in WW2‎: ‎1,400,000 Population in 1939‎: ‎40,000,000 Civilian Deaths in WW2‎: ‎7,000,000

Petro Oleksiyovych Poroshenko is the fifth and current President of Ukraine, in office since 2014. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2011, and as the Minister of Trade and Economic Development in 2012. Wikipedia Born: September 26, 1965 (age 52), Bolhrad, Ukraine Spouse: Maryna Poroshenko (m. 1984) Years of service: 1983–1987 Party: Petro Poroshenko Bloc "Solidarity" Children: Olexiy Poroshenko, Yevheniya Poroshenko, Mykhaylo Poroshenko, Oleksandra Poroshenko 12)Who is the current leader of the country? (If unsure, list all you can find.) President: Petro Poroshenko

13)What system of government does the country have now? Democratic essence of the Ukrainian state is enshrined by the constitutional provisions concerning its form of government - a republic, governed by sovereignty of the people. State power is divided into legislative, executive and judicial branches, acting within their competence. The Constitution envisages the principle of political, economic and ideological diversity of social life. The social character of Ukrainian state results in constitutional regulation of issues related to the use of property and protection of all subjects of property right, social orientation of the economy, equality of all subjects of property right before the law, and the maintenance of ecologic safety and balance within Ukraine's territory and other socially important measures. Jural essence of the state is supported by provisions related to supremacy of law and direct action of constitutional norms. The state is responsible to the people for its activities. According to the Constitution, the main task of the state is to establish and promote human rights and freedoms. Ukraine is a unitary state, in which its territory is integral and inviolable. The state has a single citizenship.

Just like the Roman Empires! 14)Important event in the country’s history (Not WWI or WWII) 1917 - Central Rada Council set up in Kiev following collapse of Russian Empire

15)Iconic landmark in the country (A place people visit) Bukovel: Extensive resort for skiing, mountain biking & hiking in the Carpathian mountain range

16) What is the country’s population? 44,127,855 www.Ukrainepresentation.edu 16) What is the country’s population? 44,127,855

17) What religion is practiced the most in your country? Besides Ukrainian Orthodox Christians, there are Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Christians, Ukrainian Catholics, Protestants and Jews as well as a number of minority religious groups. The Orthodox Church does not see as much dominance as it may see in other countries in Europe, such as Russia.

18) What climate region(s) are your country in 18) What climate region(s) are your country in? (What is weather like in your country?) Ukraine has a temperate continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Summer is generally the best time to visit (between June and September), although it can occasionally be uncomfortably hot and many hotels do not have air conditioning

They are both the same and mean the same thing. Zdravstvuyte Здравствуйте 19) What is the primary language spoken in your country? (Include the top three and their %’s if there’s more than one.) Ukrainian and Russian

20) What is the relationship your country has with the US 20) What is the relationship your country has with the US? (Why is it good or bad?) Ukraine–United States relations. Ukraine – United States relations are bilateral relations between Ukraine and the United States. The United States officially recognized Ukrainian independence on December 25, 1991. ... The United States supports Ukraine's bid to join NATO despite Russia's objections.

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