Ukraine Kiev Oblast

Kiev is the capital and largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population in July 2013 was 2,847,200, making Kiev the 8th largest city in Europe. Kiev is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and world-famous historical landmarks. Notable sights include Museum of Ukrainian Folk Art, St. Sophia's Cathedral, Andriyivskyy Descent, Mother Motherland Statue, Landscape Alley Park, St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and much more.