Ukraine: Geographical
Position
1.Ukraine is a rich farming, industrial and mining
region in south-eastern Europe. 2.It is an independent democratic state. 3.Its
population is about 52 mln people. 4.The capital of Ukraine is Kiev. 5.Ukraine
have its own-armed forces, and maintain its own diplomatic relations with
foreign countries.
6.Ukraine covers about 603.700-sq. km being larger
than any country in Western Europe. 7.From east to west Ukraine stretches for
more than 1300 km and from north to south for almost 900 km. 8.It borders with
Belarus and Russia on the north and on the east. 9.In the south it is bounded
by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. 10.In the west Ukraine is bounded by
Moldova, Rumania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland.
11.Ukraine is in ideal geographical position for the
development of its resources, lying between 440 and 520 latitude north, on the
same latitude as the USA, Britain. 12.The climate is mild and warm, with a long
summer and a short winter. 13.Together with its fertile black soil, this makes
it ideal for the development of intensive agriculture. 14.The main part of
Ukraine is located in the watershed of the Dnieper-River, which divides Ukraine
into two parts: Right-Bank and Left-Bank Ukraine.
15.Ukraine's proximity to the Black Sea and the
presence of large navigable rivers running through its territory has promoted
the development of trade and culture. 16.The Black Sea is not only a means of
communication with Transcaucasia and Turkey but also with the rest of the world
through the Mediterranean Sea.
17.Ukraine also lies on the Danube, and this gives it
access to European countries. 18.Through the Siversky Donets it has access to
the Don.
19.The territory of Ukraine is criss-crossed by
railroads and highways, oil and gas pipelines and high-voltage transmission
lines - all of which ensure close economic ties with Eastern and Western
Europe.
20.Ukraine is a highly industrialised country, whose
economic potential is great.
Farming -
земледелие
own-armed
forces – собственные вооруженные силы
maintain -
поддерживать
almost - почти
mild and warm –
мягкий и теплый
proximity -
приблизительно
presence -
присутствие
navigable rivers
– судоходные реки
ensure -
гарантировать
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