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Kiev is the capital of Ukraine. The name 'Kiev' has been derived from the name of Kyi, the legendary founder of the city. It is an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural center of Eastern Europe. Founded in the 5th century as a trading post in the land of Early East Slavs, Kiev is a national-level subordinated municipality. The city, which was the political and cultural capital of Russia in the 10th to 12th centuries, was devastated in 1240 during the Mongol invasion. During the 19th century, the city prospered and in 1921 after the Russian Revolution, the city became an important city of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. Since 1934 Kiev was upgraded to the status of the capital of Soviet Ukraine. It is now the largest city in Ukraine.
Area & Location: Situated in the north central part of the country along the Dnieper River, Kiev is located at 50°27'00? Latitude North and 30°31'24? Longitude East. The city is connected by the mouth of the Desna River and the Kiev Reservoir in the north, and the Kaniv Reservoir in the south. The city covers a total area of 839 sq. km. Around 2,660,401 people reside in the city with a density of 3,299 per sq. km.
Tourist Attractions: The city invites thousands of tourists with its magnificent gardens, museums and architectures.
Transportation: Boryspil Airport and Zhulyany Airport are the main airports that serve the city. These airports operate all international flights. A cargo airport that handles the cargo also serves the city. Railways are the other means of transport available in the city.
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Kiev Passenger Railway Station is the long-distance passenger terminal in Kiev. Buses and short-range trains include the suburban transportation in the city. Metros, buses, trolleys and trams add to the local public transport system in Kiev. The funicular in the city carries around 15,000 passengers daily.
Hotels:The city hotels that serve Ukrainian dishes are the favorite haunts of its residents. The star hotels in the city like Premier Palace Hotel, Radisson SAS Hotel, Kiev Express, Domus, Best Eastern Hotel Lybid and Rus Hotel serve not only traditional dishes, but also all types of food items that favor the taste buds of the tourists. Japanese bars to Spanish restaurants are present in the city, which are often visited by tourists.
Places of Attraction:Gorgeous gardens and parks with dazzling flowers and plants in Kiev, invite tourists to its soil. The two botanical gardens often serve a feast for the eyes. Boating, fishing and water spots are the nice breaks in the city. Hidropark-an island in the river gives wonderful memorable experience for its visitors. During summer, tourists often visit the shores and conduct boat rides and chill themselves. The World War II Museum that displays the historical as well as cultural artifacts of the country is another place of interest in the city. Independence Square is the landmark of the city. The Open-Air museum of Folk Architecture and Ethnography of Ukraine is yet another interesting spot for the visitors. The Kontraktova Square and Khreschatyk- the largest and best -known street in Kiev are the must visit spots in the city.
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