The capital of Ukraine, the center of the Kiev region City of Kiev stretches for 35 km from east to west and 42 km from north to south along the picturesque banks of the Dnieper.
The city has a unique landscape and is widely known for its architectural ensembles, discreetly inscribed in it. The territory of Kiev is 827 sq.. km and includes 14 administrative districts. Of all the area of the city, only 42% are built up. The rest of the city are ponds, green areas and parks.
Modern City of Kiev is one of Europe’s largest cities, the administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational center.
The population of Kiev has 2626.5 thousand people.
The capital of Ukraine is situated on both banks of the Dnieper, in its middle reaches, below the confluence of the left tributary – Gums. The northern part of the city is located on the plains of Podolsk, south-west (right bank) – on the Dnieper Upland, south-eastern (left bank) – on the Dnieper lowland.
Kiev climate is temperate continental, with fairly mild winters and warm summers.
Kiev is characterized by complex territorial structure.