Ukraine - one of the largest countries in Europe.It is located in the east.It is increasingly influences its climate is temperate continental.Mainly dominated terrain is flat, but there are some places hilly territory.But the mountain ranges in Ukraine rarity, they occupy only 5% of the total area of the country.All this testifies to favorable conditions for living.The state has more than 40 million. People.However, in the last year we have seen a rapid decline.This is due to economic collapse and military operations in the east of the country.Unfortunately, the mortality rate in the country is quite high: according to 2014 she held the 2nd place in the world.We select major cities of Ukraine in terms of population.
Kiev - the capital of the Ukrainian state
total area of Kiev is 870 km2.Since 1991, the city officially declared the capital of independent Ukraine.The welfare of the hero-city is constantly growing.Due to the fact that Kiev is located on the banks of the Dnieper, its diverse flora.This allows you to control the level of air pollution.Recently, however, due to increased number of vehicles necessary to use additional measures, as the exhaust gases may lead to deterioration of the environment.Kiev - the administrative center with good infrastructure that allows to provide people with jobs.Largely due to this developing Ukraine.Population for 2014 amounted to almost 3 million. People, of whom 2.8 million. Have a permanent registration.
Kiev famous landmarks.
- Museum of Mikhail Bulgakov.It was in this building the writer lived his fruitful life.The interior was created in full accordance descriptions in his works.
- Sophia Cathedral.The church was founded by Prince Vladimir.It is decorated with old Russian mosaics and frescos.Its surrounding monasteries, built in the XVII - XVIII centuries.The whole area is officially recognized as a national reserve.
- Kiev-Pechersk Lavra is the center of Orthodoxy.Anthony Caves founded it in 1051.By the holy relics of the holy fathers come from all over the world.
Kharkiv - Ukraine's secret capital
The city was founded in 1654.Since 1919 to 1934 he was the capital of Ukraine.In its area of Kharkiv occupies 300 km2.It is home to nearly 1.5 million. People.Today it is an administrative center with a well-developed industry.Due to the large number of higher educational institutions of Kharkiv provides a broad specialists, almost all countries of the world.Patriotism people developed strongly enough, and that it can be proud of Ukraine.Number of population in the cities of his area in 2015 has increased significantly due to the internally displaced people from the Donetsk and Lugansk regions.
Kharkiv is an important transport hub of the country - is international bus routes, railway and flights.An important indicator of good economic development of the city was the construction of the subway, his work began in 1975.Interesting fact: after the Chernobyl accident, the title would Kharkov city.However, the background radiation over Kiev found to be satisfactory, and this has prevented these plans fulfilled.
If we consider all the major cities of Ukraine in terms of population, we can say with full confidence that Kharkiv - the most significant scientific and industrial center.
Main Street - Moscow - the largest in the city.Her name was not accidental.In ancient times it was the only way to Moscow.
Odessa - sea pearl
Odessa located on the Black Sea.She was given the status of the spa town.Its total area of almost 250 km2.Since ancient times, the city went about entertaining legends.The indigenous people are not devoid of humor, and this specificity is known far beyond the country.The legendary Odessa city occupies third place in the list of "Most major cities of Ukraine in terms of population" - only permanent residents of the nearly 1.1 million. People.
you built the largest port, which hosts a variety of vessels.Also worth noting is that Odessa is considered the best city for quality of life.This status was granted to her in 2011.
Dnepropetrovsk - the largest industrial center
fourth place is an industrial city of Dnipropetrovsk.It is located in the middle of the steppe zone of the Dnieper.Previously he was called Ekaterinoslav, and only in 1926 was renamed in honor of the revolutionary Dnepropetrovsk Petrovsky.
This city is an administrative center, which is a large part of the industrial resources of the country.It built a lot of factories that can be proud of an independent Ukraine.The population for 2014 is slightly more than 1 million. People.
In Dnepropetrovsk, created a lot of historical monuments and museums, national parks.Here you can also visit the ancient cathedrals and churches.
Donetsk - the capital of Donbass Donetsk
located in the eastern part of Ukraine, occupying an area of 380 km2.According to statistics from 2011-2013, he was fifth in the list of "major cities of Ukraine."In terms of population while it is possible to provide data at the beginning of 2014, since it began in the fall of a full-scale anti-terrorist operation, which resulted in the occupation of Donetsk and several nearby towns.
Even in 2014 the city of Donetsk was one of the most important centers for the extraction of coal.But today everything has changed radically.Military operations have led to massive destruction and a large migration of people.In peacetime, there were more than 950 thousand. People, unfortunately, confirm the relevance of the figures in the present moment is not possible.
Cities population of Ukraine is changing every year.This disappointing statistics.A country experiencing an economic crisis forces people to seek a more comfortable life.
