Kyiv (Kiev), the capital of Ukraine, is one of the oldest cities of Eastern Europe, having been founded, according to legend, in 462 AD. It is situated on the right and the left banks of the river Dnipro (Dnieper) and its current population is 2.5 million people.
Historically, other cities have served as Ukrainian capitals. After the fall of Kyivan-Rus, L'viv served as capital of the remaining Halych-Volyn Principality from 1272-1340. Under Mazepa, during the Hetmanate, Baturyn was the capital from 1669-1708, and from 1750-1764. And, after Ukraine's incorporation into the USSR, Kharkiv served as capital of the Ukrainian SSR from 1919-1934.
"Kyiv" is the official transliteration of the Ukrianan name of the city. "Kiev" is the older version of the name, transliterated from the Russian name of the city. CapitAl. Since 1934 Kiev has been the capital of Ukraine.
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Johannesburg
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tisza
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suadi Arabia
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the black sea black sea
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The real answer is Volta
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Which commonwealth state has a better developed transportation system than its neighbors
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Ukraine
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The third one on the list does.
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In which country are the cities of casablanca and tangier located
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morocco
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Zambia
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On what river is the capital of Poland located
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Vistula , or Wisła
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Łódź (but it's already a third largest city, as the population
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5,000 miles
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What is the capital of Ukraine
Kyiv (Kiev), the capital of Ukraine, is one of the oldest cities of Eastern Europe, having been founded, according to legend, in 462 AD. It is situated on the right and the left banks of the river Dnipro (Dnieper) and its current population is 2.5 million people.
Historically, other cities have served as Ukrainian capitals. After the fall of Kyivan-Rus, L'viv served as capital of the remaining Halych-Volyn Principality from 1272-1340. Under Mazepa, during the Hetmanate, Baturyn was the capital from 1669-1708, and from 1750-1764. And, after Ukraine's incorporation into the USSR, Kharkiv served as capital of the Ukrainian SSR from 1919-1934.
"Kyiv" is the official transliteration of the Ukrianan name of the city. "Kiev" is the older version of the name, transliterated from the Russian name of the city. CapitAl. Since 1934 Kiev has been the capital of Ukraine.
What is the most modern city in south Africa
Johannesburg
What major river forms a river basin in the Hungarian plain
tisza
Which country is the major occupant of the Arabian peninsula
suadi Arabia
What body of water is bordered by Ukraine
the black sea black sea
A dam on which river has created one of the world's largest reservoirs
The real answer is Volta
Which commonwealth state has a better developed transportation system than its neighbors
Ukraine
Which of these measures distances east or west on a map
The third one on the list does.
In which country are the cities of casablanca and tangier located
morocco
What country is connected with the Indian ocean by the tan-zam railway
Zambia
On what river is the capital of Poland located
Vistula , or Wisła
WHich of these cities is an important textile center and the second largest city in Poland
Łódź (but it's already a third largest city, as the population
decreased in the 1990's)
What is a tool that shows the relationship between on a map and actual distances
Scale
Approximately how long is the Trans-Siberian Railroad