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Ukraine
After gaining independence from Russia in
1991, the Orange Revolution in 2004, after 10 days of peaceful
demonstrations, has ushered in a new period of change-or has it
really ? This country on the south-eastern fringe of Europe oozes
history wherever you look.
Area : 603700 sq km
Population : 51.000.000
Capital : Kiev
Language : Ukrainian, Russian
Major Religion
: Ukrainian
Orthodox
Currency : Ukrainian Hryvyna
GNA per capita
: USD $1520
Internet domain
: .ua
Major Cities
: Kharkov, Donetsk,
Dnepropetrovsk, Odessa
Hotels : The George Hotel, Lviv ; Radison SAS
Hotel Kiev ; Premier Palace Hotel Kiev ; Rus Hotel, Kiev
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Attractions
: Orthodox Monastery of
Caves ; Nations Mother statue ; Church of the Ascension of Mary ;
Holy Michael gold cupola ; Uspenski Church ; Sophie Cathedral ;
Andreas Church ; St. Michaels Cathedral ; Swallows Nest Castle ;
Hydropark ; Cruise the Dnieper River
Airports : Kiev (IEV) Borispol International is
approximately 34 km from central Kiev ; Odessa (ODS)
Tips : Alaris Tour operators offer adventure
holidays with a real difference-firing a snipers rifle, driving a
tank, flying real military aircraft, launching grenades.
Must play 18
: Golden Gate Golf
Club, Koncha Zaspa region
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