The Ukraine: One of the Largest European Countries

The Ukraine is not only one of the largest, but also one of the oldest countries in Europe. No one would ever guess that a country that has been marred by political violence for so long could be so beautiful, but it is. The Ukraine enjoys the great Carpathian Mountains (home of such infamous and legendary characters as Vlad Dracul (Dracula) and Countess Elizabeth Bathory), the Black Sea, the Central Plains and the Crimean Peninsula. The area is a popular Russian holiday destination and region. The Ukraine is also home to some of the most beautiful cities in Europe including Kyiv, Lviv and Odessa.

The Ukraine

• Currency: Hryvnya
• Language: Ukrainian
• Climate: Temperate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers.
• Capitol: Kyiv

The long history of one of the largest countries in Europe is marred by political unrest and violence, but don't let this fool you - the Ukraine is still one of the most beautiful countries in the world to visit and with its rich history, there is plenty to keep everyone in your family entertained. Historical landmarks, ancient architecture, glorious landscapes, waterways and driving routes will keep you busy for days. For example, Kyiv, the capitol of the Ukraine, is where both the Kyiv Rus state and the Russian state originated. There are examples of both Renaissance and Baroque architecture throughout Lviv, which happens to be one of the oldest cities in continental Europe. The largest Opera house in the world can be found in Odessa. Odessa is also home to the Potemkin Stairway, which was made famous by the film The Battleship Potemkin.

However, these are not the only reasons to visit the Ukraine. There are many exciting things to do including exploration, skiing, snowboarding, swimming and touring. You can go from the mountains to the ocean and try every activity in between. Don't let the conflicts of the past stop you from enjoying one of the most beautiful countries in the world. If you're thinking of a place for your next vacation or medical treatment, then the Ukraine should be the first on your list.

Why Health Tourism in the Ukraine?
It is a fairly new phenomenon. These days, people go for exotic vacation destinations not only to relax, but also to enjoy cheap but professional medical procedures like plastic surgery. The Ukraine is not very different from other great European countries as far as medical standards are concerned, so you need not worry about putting your health at risk by undergoing medical treatment in the Ukraine. However, the economics of the country allow more competitive prices than those of many other developed countries. Finally, it is a great vacation spot with lots of fun activities, historical locations and relaxation destinations to enjoy.

10 Fun Things to do in the Ukraine

• Go to the Opera in Lviv
• Explore the catacombs in Sevastopol
• Test the wine at Yalta
• Snowboard the Carpathian Mountains
• Ski at the Bukovel resort
• Tour the nuclear disaster site at Chernobyl
• Celebrate with the locals during Kyiv Days
• Swim the Dnieper River
• Celebrate the Orthodox Epiphany with the locals at Kyiv
• Explore a Submarine base at Sevastopol

Whether you're going for all the fun activities, the history, health tourism or any combination of the three, the Ukraine is a great place to visit. It's one of the oldest and largest countries in Europe that enjoys great geographical, historical and architectural landmarks. The Ukraine is definitely the place to visit no matter what mood you're in.