By: Kierra N, Ashlyn S, & Meghan D.

UKRAINE

Important things about the Ukraine The Ukraine is located in Eastern

Europe. The language is Ukrainian. The money is called Hryvnia. There are 45 million people in the

Ukraine. The capital of the Ukraine is Kiev.

Government

The type of government is Parliamentary Presidential.

The head of government is President Viktor Yanukovych.

Foods in the Ukraine

Borscht (beet soup) Draniki (potato pancakes) Paska (Easter bread) Napoleon Cake

Agriculture

Some agriculture in the Ukraine is wheat, spring and winter barley, corn, sunflower seeds, sugar beets ,fish , cattle and pigs.

Most Important Industry

Metal works, machine building, construction, chemicals, food, and light industry.

Famous Ukrainians

Tina Karol is a Ukrainian Pop singer. Her number one song in Ukraine is “Pupsik”.

Steven Spielberg is a great movie director. His favorite dish is borsch .

The Flag

The blue represents peace and the sky in the Ukraine.

The yellow represents prosperity and the wheat fields.

The flag was officially adopted in 1992.

Early History

Ukraine was invaded many times due to the treasures found there. Ukraine has a large spot of rich soil that makes growing crops fast and easy.

The U.S.S.R invaded the Ukraine in the year of 1917 and they left in 1991, leaving Ukraine independent. their freedom in the year 1991.

Education in Ukraine

Elementary school’s in the Ukraine take on a lot of the same activities that school have in the U.S.

Things such as acting, music/band, art, society, and politics.

Education in Ukraine is from Pre-K to four years in college.

Recreation

Recreation in the Ukraine is basically soccer, extreme sports, swimming, picnics, and volleyball.

SongsW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHzHlSLhtmM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxEAqsZC6Gg

Link 1: Anthem

Link 2: Pupsik

Websites

wikipedia.com traveltoukraine.org

Ukraine.com

themoneycoverter.com

wikianswers.com

shevchenko.org

worldflags101.org

tryukraine.com

ukrainetrek.com

Websites

infoplease.com sherchenka.org ukraineinsight.com infoplease.com sherchenka.org ukraineinsight.com