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Where is Ukraine?
Ukraine is on the continent of Europe.

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Where is Ukraine?
Quick Facts
Capital city: Kyiv
Main religion:
Orthodox Christianity
Currency: hryvnia
Official language:
Ukrainian
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What is the climate like?
The climate in Ukraine is
continental. This means it
changes throughout the year.
It is warmer in the summer
and colder in the winter.
There is more rain in the west
of the country.
It is colder in the Carpathians
mountains.

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What landmarks can be seen?
The capital city is Kyiv.
Saint-Sophia Cathedral is a
famous landmark there. It is
hundreds of years old. There
are many mosaics inside.

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What is the landscape like?
Ukraine has many rivers.
The longest of these is
the Dnieper.

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What is the landscape like?
The Carpathian Mountains
and the Crimean Mountains
run through Ukraine.

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What is the wildlife like?
The nightingale and the bison
are symbols of Ukraine.
Birds that live in Ukraine
include grouse, owls and
partridges.
Mammals include wolves,
martens and foxes.

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What is the wildlife like?
Pine, oak and beech trees
grow in the forests.

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What is the food like?
A traditional Ukrainian food is
varenyky. Varenyky are boiled
dumplings made from dough.
They can have a sweet or a
savoury filling.
Borscht is a soup made
with beetroot, potatoes and
cabbage. It is known for its
red colour.

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What activities are popular?
Music and singing are an
important part of
Ukrainian culture.
The hopak is an
energetic, traditional folk
dance. It is famous for its
leaps and kicks.
Football is a popular sport
in Ukraine.

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Interesting Facts
The sunflower is the national
flower of Ukraine.
A pysanka is an egg that
is decorated for Easter.
Hot wax and coloured
dyes are used.

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Interesting Facts
International Women’s Day is
celebrated in March. One
tradition is to give flowers to
female friends and family.
The flag of Ukraine is made up
of two horizontal stripes. There
is a blue stripe on the top and a
yellow stripe on the bottom. The
blue stripe represents the sky
and the yellow stripe represents
golden wheat fields.

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Quick Quiz
1. What is the name of the capital city?
2. What animals are symbols of Ukraine?
3. Name a popular dish.
4. What continent is Ukraine located on?
5. What is the name of the longest river in Ukraine?

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Quick Quiz Answers
1. What is the name of the capital city?
Kyiv
2. What animals are symbols of Ukraine?
nightingale and bison
3. Name a popular dish.
varenyky or borscht
4. What continent is Ukraine located on?
Europe
5. What is the name of the longest river in Ukraine?
Dnieper