In 2008, United Nations World Tourism Orgnization (UNWTO) ranked Ukraine as number 7 in its top ten international destinations that year. Though most people are likely to have very little knowledge of this nation--how classic composer P.I. Tchaikovsky loved to compose here, how the land was once known as Little Russia or that up until 2004 there was a popular revolution called the Orange Revolution in the country--it remains a unique gem that's waiting to be explored.
Bordering on Russia and not far from Turkey, Ukraine is an ideal destination for travellers that are searching for adventure. Its mountain ranges--the Carpathian Mountains--are suitable for skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting. The coast line on the Black Sea is also a popular summer relaxation spot where you can swim or suntan. Ukraine boasts of vineyards that produce native wines, historical parks you can stroll thhrough, and ruins of ancient castles, as well as cathedrals, mosques and synagogues, that you can explore. Visitors can also take cruise tours by ship on Dnieper River from Kiev to the Black Sea coastline, and for the food lovers, Ukrainian cuisine offers a wide variety of original dishes that will leave you with a taste for more.
No matter which corner of Ukraine you visit, you won't be disappointed!
Attractions:
- Carpathian Mountains
- Sofiyivka Park
- Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv (Kiev)
- Odessa Archaeological Museum
- Crimea
- Livadia Palace
- Kamyanets-Podilsky
- Kyiv
- Khotyn Fortress
- Kievo-Pecherska Lavra (Monastery of the Caves)
- Vyudubychi Monastery
Travel Ukraine:
- Capital: Kiev
- Population: 46 million
- Languages: Ukrainian
Source: lonelyplanet.com/ukraine, wikipedia.org
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