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 Welcome to Ukraine
The territory of Ukraine is mostly a level, treeless plain, calls "steppe".
Due to favorable climatic conditions, Ukraine is traditionally an agricultural area.
Ukraine is one of the world's main centers of sugar production.
www.ukraine.org   (357 words)

  
 Politics of Ukraine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shortly after becoming independent in 1991, Ukraine named a parliamentary commission to prepare a new constitution, adopted a multi-party system, and adopted legislative guarantees of civil and political rights for national minorities.
The Supreme Court of Ukraine ordered a repeat of the re-run to be held on December 26, 2004, and asked the law enforcement agencies to investigate cases of election fraud.
Politics of Ukraine takes place in a framework of a semi-presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Ukraine is the head of government but shares a lot of these responsibilites with the President of Ukraine, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Ukraine   (958 words)

  
 Ukraine News
Ukraine will be playing their World Cup football matches in Hamburg, Leipzig and Berlin, and have chosen to have their team training base in Potsdam, which is located in the middle of these host cities.
Having issued the Act "The Aspects of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO" of April 19, 2006, thereby the President of Ukraine approved the new edition of the Regulation on the Mission.
China is due to send a delegation to Ukraine to attend the planned commemorations of the 20th Chernobyl Anniversary, Gao Yusheng Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine told Wednesday.
www.topix.net /world/ukraine   (626 words)

  
 CFUS :: Encyclopedia of Ukraine
A significant undertaking by the Foundation is its participation in the development and publication of the English-language Encyclopedia of Ukraine.
Despite the fact that it is in English, the encyclopedia has attracted much attention in Ukraine and a number of institutions there have asked for a set.
the best work of reference on Ukraine in any language--one that will for many years remain the standard against which ideas, issues, and their interpretation are measured....
www.cfus.ca /encyclopedia.html   (513 words)

  
 CBC News Indepth: Ukraine
Ukraine was second to Russia in terms of economic importance to the U.S.S.R. It was also the centre of the first Slavic state, Kievan Rus, which was the largest and most powerful state in Europe during the 10th and 11th centuries.
Ukraine is not only a new player in the game of democracy, it's also light on experience with independence.
In the early years of the 21st century, Ukraine is showing signs of emerging as a modern European country.
www.cbc.ca /news/background/ukraine   (928 words)

  
 Ukraine
Ukraine maintained that Russia, angry at Ukraine's growing pro-Western stance and its loss of influence in the region, was attempting to damage its economy.
In 1922, Ukraine became one of the founders of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
The U.S. announced in Jan. 1994 that an agreement had been reached with Russia and Ukraine for the destruction of Ukraine's entire nuclear arsenal.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108070.html   (1469 words)

  
 Ukraine Special Weapons
Ukraine inherited about 30 percent of the Soviet military industry, which included between 50 and 60 percent of all Ukrainian enterprises, employing 40 percent of its working population.
The 11 strategic bombers and 600 air-launched missiles exchanged by Ukraine to Russia in payment for the gas debt were transfered in mid-February 2000 [all of which had their nuclear weapons removed by 1996].
Complete liquidation of intercontinental ballistic missiles in Ukraine is planned to be completed by 04 January 2001.
www.fas.org /nuke/guide/ukraine   (1023 words)

  
 Constitution of Ukraine
The territorial structure of Ukraine is based on the principles of unity and indivisibility of the state territory, the combination of centralisation and decentralisation in the exercise of state power, and the balanced socio-economic development of r egions that takes into account their historical, economic, ecological, geographical and demographic characteristics, and ethnic and cultural traditions.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine:
Acts of the President of Ukraine, issued within the limits of authority as envisaged in subparagraphs 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 and 24 of this Article, are co-signed by the Prime Minister of Ukraine and the Minister responsible for th e act and its execution.
www.rada.kiev.ua /const/conengl.htm   (15204 words)

  
 Ukraine
The description of the state symbols of Ukraine and the order of their use is determined by law, adopted by no less than two-thirds of the constitutional membership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The State Anthem of Ukraine is the national anthem with the music of M.Verbytskiy and words, confirmed by law, which shall be adopted by no less than two-thirds of the constitutional membership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The Great State Emblem of Ukraine shall be determined in accordance with the Small State Emblem of Ukraine and the Emblem of the Zaporiz'ke Viys'ko (Zaporizhzhya Cossacks Army) by law, which shall be adopted by no less than two-thirds of the Constitutional membership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
flagspot.net /flags/ua.html   (1491 words)

  
 Recent news
Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ukraine as party to Kyoto protocol is ready to make purposeful efforts to solve problems of climate change and global warming
The Ukrainian government started reviewing the agreements that were signed as part of the program for creation of a Common Economic Area on the territories of Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
www.ukraine.uz   (208 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Ukraine
Once completed, the Internet Encyclopedia of Ukraine (IEU) will be the most comprehensive source of information in English on Ukraine, its history, people, geography, society, economy, and cultural heritage.
At present, the IEU team is working on phase 1 of the project: the creation of an Internet database containing the revised and updated contents of the five-volume Encyclopedia of Ukraine (University of Toronto Press, 1984-93) edited by Volodymyr Kubijovyc (vols.
Enjoy your journey to discover Ukraine and its heritage!
www.encyclopediaofukraine.com   (361 words)

  
 Ukraine
Ukraine has strict limitations for the export of antiques and other goods and artifacts deemed to be of particularly important historical or cultural value.
Visas may be obtained from the Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, D.C. or from Ukrainian Consulates General in New York, Chicago or San Francisco.
The Government of Ukraine does not issue visas at the point of entry into Ukraine.
travel.state.gov /travel/ukraine.html   (3555 words)

  
 Ukraine Gateway
Wolfensohn was interested to learn the development of high-tech in Ukraine and visited Kvazar-Micro Corporation, which is one of the UDG partners.
By this time, the number of countries (such as Ukraine, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Moldova and Romania) has joint the initiative and are at the beginning stages of developing the web portals.
Wolfensohn met with the representatives of the Government of Ukraine, private sector and civil society.
www.ukraine-gateway.org.ua   (781 words)

  
 USAID Europe and Eurasia: Ukraine
Currently, the fruit and vegetable sector in Ukraine is comprised mainly of small plot farmers who depend on marketing their produce, including cucumbers in the fresh, local markets...
Ukraine has long been known for its substantial share of the most fertile land in the world.
Like many victims of trafficking, Iryna* left Ukraine looking for work to support her family.
www1.usaid.gov /locations/europe_eurasia/countries/ua   (1700 words)

  
 REENIC: Ukraine
Internews Ukraine (a Ukrainian chapter of the international non-profit organization; its goal is creating the conditions for the existence of a free, independent and pluralistic media in Ukraine; the site features news and information; in Ukrainian, English and Russian)
Ukraine and Ukrainian Education and Research: Scholarships (a idrectory of scholarships for Ukrainians)
Education for Democracy in Ukraine (the project aimes at promoting the democratic political culture in secondary schools in Ukraine; in English or Ukrainian)
menic.utexas.edu /reenic/countries/ukraine.html   (1997 words)

  
 Ukraine
Pension reform in Ukraine remedies to recent fiscal and structural challenges, Feb. 2005
The Debate on Elimination of Free Enterprise Zones in Ukraine, Dec. 2005
The World Bank announced suspension of disbursement of the US $60 million Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Control Project in Ukraine because of lack of progress in implementing the program.
web.worldbank.org /WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/ECAEXT/UKRAINEEXTN/0,,menuPK:328539~pagePK:141159~piPK:141110~theSitePK:328533,00.html   (259 words)

  
 PJEF: University Programs
In 1985, Petro Jacyk sponsored the publication of Professor Robert Magocsi's Ukraine: a Historical Atlas, a book which, through its 35 maps of Ukrainian lands in various periods of history, supplemented with extensive commentaries, illustrates the unceasing historical process of the shaping of the Ukrainian nation.
It served as a model and a primary source for the English-language Encyclopedia of Ukraine, as well as for several encyclopaedic publications which appeared in Ukraine in the 1990s.
Kubiiovych and published by the Shevchenko Scientific Society, is an invaluable source of verified factual information about Ukraine and its people, written by prominent Ukrainian emigre scholars.
www.infoukes.com /pjef/pjef_e6b.html   (652 words)

  
 Cinderella Travel Corp. is number one visa processing agency for Ukraine and other CIS countries.
For the US citizens who enter Ukraine with the purpose of employment, permanent residency, study and work at the diplomatic missions of the United States in Ukraine or with any other purpose, if the period of their stay in Ukraine is more than 90 days, visas are required.
FOR PRIVATE VISIT: Your friend or relative in Ukraine must obtain an official invitation from the local OVIR (Office of Visas and Registration), and this certificate must be included with your visa application.
According to the Decree No. 1008/2005 and the amendments to it introduced by the Decree No. 1175/2005 the US citizens do not need a visa to enter Ukraine if the period of their stay does not exceed 90 days.
www.cinderellatravel.com /visas_ukraine.php   (396 words)

  
 Embassy of Ukraine
According to the official estimations there were 53,000 participants across Ukraine, including 15,000 in the capital...
Copyright © 2001 Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Latvia
On September 16, 2002 the demonstrations organized by various political opposition forces: communist and socialist parties, block of Y.Tymoshenko, as well as “Our Ukraine” headed by V.Yushchenko, took place in Kyiv and some other cities of the country.
www.ukrainaemb.lv   (90 words)

  
 Ukraine Development Gateway - NEWS
Several small and large conferences, such as the 10th International Forum: The 2005 Capital Market of Ukraine and The 2005 CEO Forum, were held here; numerous press conferences were organized and many statements made about investment prospects...
Wisconsin International University (USA) Ukraine (www.wiuu.edu.ua) announces MBA Scholarship / Summer 2005 Contest and invites managers of multinational and Ukrainian enterprises and business professionals to take part in it.
"A honeymoon" has begun for the image of Ukraine in the world, and the country should use this period to transform its economy, World Economic Forum executive director Klaus Schwab said at the "mini-Davos" roundtable in Kyiv...
www.e-ukraine.org   (626 words)

  
 Brama - Gateway Ukraine, UkraiNEWStand and Community Press
New Zealand's foreign minister in Ukraine on country's first high-level visit (Kyiv Post) 04/19/2006
Shamshur: 'Reform in Ukraine is eminent' (Battalion) 04/17/2006
Ukraine's Karpaty Lviv fined over anti-Semitic chants (Reuters/Yahoo) 04/18/2006
www.brama.com /ukraine   (401 words)

  
 Ukrainian Student Association - Main
And freedom's song will resound throughout all of Ukraine.
Ukraine's fame and glory will be known among all nations.
Ukraine has not perished, neither her glory, nor freedom,
www.albany.edu /~usa   (188 words)

  
 Ukraine current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
A comprehensive list of other locations in addition to Ukraine is also available which you can view current time by country name or by city name.
Before making travel plans for a hotel or flight to Kiev, Ukraine or placing a telephone call to Ukraine with a phone card or direct dial, or even with an online chat room, it can be useful to understand the difference between locations, so make sure you know the correct and current local time.
Discover the best times for a meeting with someone in Ukraine
www.worldtimeserver.com /time.asp?locationid=UA   (279 words)

  
 Ukraine Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online
Major Defense Industry Facilities in Ukraine from Defense Industries of the Newly Independent States of Eurasia.
Ukraine Administrative Divisions 1993 (323K) and pdf format (257K)
Ukraine (Political) 1993 (268K) and pdf format (271K)
www.lib.utexas.edu /maps/ukraine.html   (137 words)

  
 Ethnologue report for Ukraine
The number of languages listed for Ukraine is 11.
A few villages in the Donetsk Oblast of southeastern Ukraine.
Ethnologue > Web version > Country index > Europe > Ukraine
www.ethnologue.com /show_country.asp?name=Ukraine   (211 words)

  
 Ukraine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ukraine is distinguished as one of the first nations to fight the Axis powers in Carpatho-Ukraine, and one that saw some of the greatest bloodshed during the war.
In the 7th century Ukraine was the core of the state of the Bulgars (often referred to as Great Bulgaria) who had their capital in the city of Phanagoria.
Its capital was Kiev, the capital of modern Ukraine, ruled by Askold and Dir in the late 800s.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ukraine   (3115 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Ukraine - Search for New and Used Student Books at FacultyOfGeography.com - Book Reviews and Consumer Ratings.
Encyclopedia of Ukraine - Search for New and Used Student Books at FacultyOfGeography.com - Book Reviews and Consumer Ratings.
Encyclopedia of Ukraine: Vols 3, 4 and 5
Browse through an extensive selection of Geography books on subjects such as Human Geography, Geomatics, Urban and Regional Planning and more.
facultyofgeography.com /Encyclopedia_of_Ukraine.html   (84 words)

  
 Ukraine - Wikimedia Commons
Orange ribbon - a symbol of solidarity with democratic movement in Ukraine, after likely forgery of presidential elections in 2004
en: Coat of Arms of Donetsk city, Ukraine ru: Герб города Донецка,Украина
Howerla (2061 m), the highest mountain in Ukraine
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Ukraine   (74 words)

  
 Atlas: Ukraine
Ukraine Profile: History · Government · Economy · Population …
Borderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine by Anna Reid
The Russian Adoption Handbook: How to Adopt from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Belarus, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Moldova by John H. Maclean
www.infoplease.com /atlas/country/ukraine.html   (136 words)

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