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Ukraine Crafts, Facts, and Activities for Kids

Disclaimer: Please keep in mind this website is meant for children, so I do generalize and simplify quite a bit!

Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe, bordering Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Moldova. Ukraine is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and beautiful natural scenery from the Carpathian Mountains to the Black Sea coast. In addition, Ukraine is also famous for its delicious cuisine, including dishes like borscht, varenyky, and salo.

Ukraine is a linguistically diverse country, with Ukrainian being the official language. However, Russian is also widely spoken, particularly in the eastern regions of the country. In addition, Ukraine recognizes several minority languages as official, including Romanian, Hungarian, and Polish. Other languages spoken in Ukraine include Crimean Tatar, Bulgarian, Yiddish, and Romani. English, German, and French are also popular foreign languages studied in Ukraine. With such a rich tapestry of languages, Ukraine is a fascinating and diverse linguistic nation.

Capital city: Kyiv
Language: Ukrainian
National animal: Wisent (European bison)
National flower: Sunflower
Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)

Ukraine Printables:
	Bison Coloring Pages
	Pysanky (Ukranian Easter Egg) Coloring Page
	Sunflower Coloring Page
	Winter Mountain Sports Coloring Pages
Neat Facts: Ukraine is the largest country entirely in Europe. It covers an area of over 600,000 square kilometers. Ukraine is famous for its colorful Easter eggs, known as pysanky. These eggs are decorated with intricate patterns and designs. Ukraine is home to the Carpathian Mountains, which are a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding. The traditional Ukrainian folk dance is called the Hopak. It is a fast-paced dance that involves high jumps and kicks.
Ukraine Crafts:
	Firebird Crafts The Firebird traditional folklore
	Sunflower Crafts
	Watercolour Easter Egg (more Easter Egg Crafts)
Famous natural landmarks of Ukraine include: Carpathian Mountains: The Carpathian Mountains are the highest mountain range in Ukraine, spanning over 1,500 km. They are home to many species of plants and animals and are a popular destination for skiing and hiking. Marble Cave: The Marble Cave is a limestone cave located in the Crimean Peninsula. It features stunning stalactites and stalagmites and is a popular tourist destination. Synevir Lake: Synevir Lake is the largest natural lake in the Carpathian Mountains. It is surrounded by dense forests and is said to be home to a mythical creature called the Synevyr serpent.

Ukraine themed stories:

• Baba Yaga traditional folklore
• The Firebird traditional folklore
• The Flower Crown
• The Golden Slipper traditional folklore