Ukraine is the largest country in Eastern Europe excluding Russia. It is known for its ongoing tensions with its giant neighbor to the east, a massive nuclear incident, and its rich history that set it at the core of the first eastern Slavic state. Excluding Russia, it is the largest country completely in Europe.

What is unique about the Ukraine?

Ukraine is the largest country in Europe. At 603,628 sq. km., it stretches from Russia in the east to Poland in the west, with the Black Sea running along its southern border. Its nearly three times the size of the UK and beats the second biggest country, France, by 50,000 sq.

What is Ukraine known for producing?

Around 70% of Ukraines land area of 603,000 square kilometres is devoted to agriculture, with more than 55% of land used for arable production. It is the worlds largest grower of sunflowers, regularly producing more than 10 million tonnes a year and it is a top ten producer of sugar beet, barley, soya and rapeseed.

What are the best things about Ukraine?

14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in UkraineChernobyl. St. Visit Lvivs Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Eat Borscht. Visit a Sunflower Field. Take a Cooking Class and Eat Dumplings. Kamenets Podolsky Castle. Mezhyhirya: Former Presidential Palace, Kiev.More items •Dec 30, 2019

Does it snow a lot in Ukraine?

In much of Ukraine, the climate is continental, with freezing winters and warm summers, which become progressively warmer as you move towards the south. However, winter is not dry, since precipitation in this season is not abundant but its quite frequent, and often occurs in the form of light snow.