Ukraine is a beautiful country in Europe. It was part of the Soviet Union until the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991. After that, Ukraine has been an independent country. But in recent years, this country has become a point of interest for Russia, Europe, the US, and even China. Russia is trying to regain Ukraine as part of its territory all over again. In this sequence, the conflict has only grown and seen some ugly fights between Russia and Ukraine. But otherwise, Ukraine is a beautiful country. In this post, we will see some interesting facts about Ukraine.
8 Facts About Ukraine
1. Ukraine is the biggest country in Europe
If you exclude Russia, which lies in both Asia and Europe, Ukraine is the biggest country in terms of area in Europe. The total area of Ukraine is 603.55 square km. While Ukraine is the biggest country in terms of area in Europe, it is not big in terms of population. With a population of about 46 million people, it is smaller than the population of Germany and France.
2. Both Russian and Ukrainian languages work here
It is quite evident in Ukraine that throughout the country, people know both Russian and Ukrainian. However, if you really want to be local, Ukrainian, which is the official language as well, would still work better. And to your disappointment, English is not a widely spoken language here.
3. Arsenalna is the deepest metro station in the world
Arsenalna on Kiev city metro line (Sviatoshynsko - Brovarska Line) is the deepest metro station in the world right now. It is 105.5 m deep. Escalators take you deep down so that you can catch the train. The reason why Arsenalna had to be 105.5 m deep is that it had to bypass the Dnieper River, which runs above Kiev city and surrounds it. You will go for five long minutes on an escalator to reach the 105.5 m deep station.
4. McDonald's in Kiev is among the most visited McDonald's restaurants in the world
McDonald’s on Vokzalna Square in Kyiv is said to be the 3rd most visited McDonald's restaurant in the world. The restaurant is next to the train station here. You will find this restaurant super busy. This is because McDonald's in Kiev is the best fast food option available so far.
5. Ukraine is among the most educated nations in the world
Ukraine ranks 4th in the world in terms of the most educated population. 99.4% of Ukrainians aged 15 and over can read and write. 70% of adult Ukrainians have a secondary or higher education. Even the current heavyweight champions from Ukraine, Vitali and Wladimir, have doctorate degrees.
6. Ukraine is the least expensive travel city in Europe
In all of Europe, Ukraine is the cheapest place where one can find things at rock-bottom prices. All the transport modes, which include buses and trains, are quite cheap. Even the food here is cheap when compared to other places in Europe.
7. Mount Hoverla is the highest mountain in Ukraine
With a height of 2061 m, Mount Hoverla is the highest mountain in Ukraine. Mount Hoverla is a part of the Carpathian Mountains. Since the late 19th century, Mount Hoverla has been a notable tourist attraction. Over the years, the mountain has also gained popularity as an extreme sports site.
8. The national costume of Ukraine is Vyshyvanka
Vyshyvanka is the name of the national costume of Ukraine. This is differentiated from others because of its embroidery work, which features Ukrainian embroidery. Vyshyvanka is a plain white shirt made of linen and decorated with floral or ornamental hand-sewn embroidery. The speciality of the costume is that it is worn by both men and women.
Ukraine is quite a vivid country in all aspects. We will try to bring as much about Ukraine as possible in our future posts.
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