Kiev
is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine. Located on the river Dnieper. Kiev is the separate administrative unit of Ukraine and cultural and governmental center of the country. It is located on the north sentral part of Ukraine. The population is growing at an average of 20,000 per year. Kiev is eighth most populous city in Europe. Because of its historical significance as a centre of Kiev Rus from IX to XIII century and now called the "Mother of Russian cities". The population of Kiev is 3,500,000 people.