History and Beaches in Ukraine

In Khersones, southern Ukraine, you can go snorkeling in the Black Sea…the ancient Greek ruins here combine with the sensational beaches to create a paradise. This city is dripping with classical history--it was an outpost of Alexander the Great’s Greek Empire. The capital of Ukraine, Kiev, is a blend of many different architectural styles (Neo-Renaissance, Gothic)…and there are wonderful Orthodox cathedrals and parks.
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Ukraine Fast Facts
Population: 44,854,065
Capital: Kiev
Language: Ukrainian, Russian
Location: Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Russia and Poland
Coastline: 2,782km
Country Code: 380
Time Zone: GMT+2
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