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.

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

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

Link 1: AnthemLink 2: Pupsik

Websites wikipedia.com traveltoukraine.org Ukraine.comthemoneycoverter.comwikianswers.com shevchenko.orgworldflags101.orgtryukraine.comukrainetrek.com

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