  Name:
Ukraina
Language: Ukrainian
Currency: 1 Hryvnia ( 1 EUR ~
11,5 UAH )
International code: UA
International phone code: +380
Capital: Kiev
Population: 46 mil.
Climate: Ukraine has a mostly temperate continental climate,
although a more Mediterranean climate is found on the southern Crimean
coast. Precipitation is disproportionately distributed; it is highest in
the west and north and lowest in the east and southeast. Western Ukraine
receives around 1,200 millimetres of precipitation annually, while
Crimea receives around 400 millimetres. Winters vary from cool along the
Black Sea to cold farther inland.
Religions: Ukrainian Orthodox Church
Homosexuality: legal
Legal age of consent: 16
Marriage: constitution defines marriage as a union between a man
and a woman
Gay scene: Homophobia and
prejudice toward gays and lesbiansare still widespread among the
society. The people in the Ukraine are suffering from the catastrophic
AIDS epidemic. Especially the harbour city Odessa is completed
overwhelmed with this problem.
Ukraine is a country with great
hospitality and friendly, welcoming people. With patience and some
discretion, gay travellers will find Ukraine an interesting, unque and
beautiful destination.
Travel tips:
Kiev
- capital
Lviv, Kharkov, Crimea General informations:
president
parliament
government
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