Ukraine

Task 1: Read and translate the text.

We live in Ukraine. Ukraine is a sovereign and independent state. It has its own territory, government, national emblem, state flag and anthem.

 Ukraine is one of the largest countries of Eastern Europe. Ukraine occupies an area of 603 700 km. Its territory stretches for 893 kilometres from north to south and for 1316 kilometres from east to west.

The geographical position of Ukraine is very favourable for the development of its relations with the countries of Europe, as well as with the countries throughout the world. It borders on Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania. It is washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

The major rivers are the Dnieper, the Dniester, the Donets and others.

The territory of Ukraine consists mostly of plains. The Ukrainian Carpathians and the Crimean Mountains make up only 5 % of its area.

The climate of Ukraine is moderate continental and subtropical in the southern part of the Crimea.

Ukraine has deposits of iron, manganese,coal, natural gas, oil and other mineral resources. The main branches of industry are: coal and ore mining, iron and steel engineering, machine and ship building. Besides, Ukraine has always been an agrarian country.

The population of Ukraine is about 46 million people. The biggest cities are Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Lviv, Mykolaiv and others.

 Ukraine has an ancient history. It has its own original culture and arts. Over recent years people of Ukraine display a keen interest in the Ukrainian history and cultural heritage. Nowadays Ukraine has established new relations with the countries throughout the world. Ukraine is one of the members of the United Nations Organization (UNO) and participates in the work of many international organizations.

Task 2 : Study the vocabulary.

anthem                       — гімн

Eastern Europe        —Східна Європа

to occupy                   — займати

to stretch                    — простягатися

to border on              —  межувати

major                         — основний, головний

Carpathians              — Карпати

Crimean Mountains — Кримські гори

United Nations Organization —Організація Об’єднаних Націй

Task 3: Answer the questions.

1. Where do we live?

2. Where is Ukraine situated?

3. What is the area of Ukraine?

4. Which countries does it border on?

5. What seas is Ukraine washed by?

6. What mountains are there on the territory of Ukraine?

7. What do you know about the climate of Ukraine?

8. What natural resources is the country rich in?

9. What is the population of Ukraine?

10. What main cities do you know?

Task 4: Translate the underlined words and word-combinations into English.