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Country: Ukraine Where is it: Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Poland and Russia. Why do people go here: One of the largest countries in the former USSR, Ukraine is more heavily visited than others due to its proximity to Western Europe, but its old-world Soviet-era lifestyle is a draw of its own. What are the main entry points: Trains enter the country from numerous locations. For anyone entering in the northern part of the country, Kiev is usually the first stop. Currency used: Hryvnia Country Code for Phones: 380 Area codes for Major Cities: Odessa 482 Religion: Ukrainian Orthodox - Moscow Patriarchate, Ukrainian Orthodox - Kiev Patriarchate, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic (Uniate), Protestant, Jewish Population: 48 million Ethnic Breakdown: Ukrainian 77.8%, Russian 17.3%, Belarusian 0.6%, Moldovan 0.5%, Crimean Tatar 0.5%, Bulgarian 0.4%, Hungarian 0.3%, Romanian 0.3%, Polish 0.3%, Jewish 0.2%, other 1.8% Government: Republic Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Polish, Hungarian Major Cities: Kiev Attractions: Kiev, Odessa, Museums Accommodation: Ukraine Hostels, Ukraine Hotels Tourism Office locations and links: http://www.ukraineinfo.us Off-the-Beaten-Path: Health Issues: No vaccines are required to enter the Ukraine When to go: See Ukraine in the spring, when people are shaking off their winter coats, but haven't gathered up the energy to travel and crowd the cities and beaches. Common Phrases: Yes = Tak, No = Ahi Specific Events/Holidays: Independence Day: August 24 (1991), Unity Holiday: January 22 (1918) Getting Around: Take the train, unless you're heading out in the middle of nowhere, or you want to save a few bucks and have a sore rear end from the lack of shock absorbers Good to know:


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