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Ukraine

Ukraine. Paige Allen. Ukraine Flag. two equal horizontal bands of azure blue (top) and golden yellow (bottom) represent grain fields under a blue sky. Map of where Ukraine and its capital is located. The capital of Ukraine is Kiev. Population and Rank.

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Ukraine

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  1. Ukraine Paige Allen

  2. Ukraine Flag two equal horizontal bands of azure blue (top) and golden yellow (bottom) represent grain fields under a blue sky.

  3. Map of where Ukraine and its capital is located. The capital of Ukraine is Kiev

  4. Population and Rank • As of July 2010 Ukraine’s most current population is 45,415,596 • And is ranked 28th out of in the world.

  5. Life Expectancy • The approximate age in which the people of Ukraine die is 68.46 years old.

  6. Religion • The majority of the people who live in Ukraine are Ukrainian Orthodox – (Kyiv Patriarchate). • 50.4% are Ukrainian Orthodox. • The basic beliefs of Ukrainian Orthodox are that they: • Against abortions. • Aids is a illness not a moral issue. • Angels are spiritual beings, created by God to serve His heaven realm and to act as messengers and guardians to humanity. • Orthodoxy holds the Biblical view that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. As such, it must be treated with honor and dignity.

  7. Language • In Ukraine the majority of the people speak Ukrainian. • Basic Phrases are: • Hello – привіт • How are you? – Як ся маєте? • Please – будь ласкa • Thank You – дякую • Do you speak English? - Ви говорите по-англійськи?

  8. Celebration • In Ukraine they celebrate many holidays, one of which is Orthodox Christmas • Orthodox Christmas starts on January 7th and goes on until January 14th • The period from the 7th until the 14th of January is called Saint Christmas week. • During this week of January people go from one house to another, singing songs and wishing good wishes to health, prosperity, etc. and just having a good time. Most dress in folksy or carnival type costumes. • If someone comes and sings or greets you, it is a rule that you give them sweets, food, drinks or Money. • The songs are called "kolyadky" and "schedrivky".

  9. Traditional Recipe • Potato Varenyky (Potato Dumplings) • Ingredients • 2 cups flour • 1 egg • 1 teaspoon salt • 3½ cups instant mashed potatoes, prepared • ¾ cup cheddar or processed cheese, shredded • Salt and pepper, to taste • Procedure • To make filling: prepare instant potatoes according to package directions. • In a mixing bowl, add cheese and mix well. Set aside. • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, egg, and salt. • Mix in a little water at a time until dough is stiff. • Roll out dough on floured surface, about ¼-inch thick. • Using the rim of a glass or cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough. • Fill each circle of dough with about 1 Tablespoon of the potato-cheese mixture. Fold over and seal edges. • To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the varenyky one at a time. They are done when they float to the top. • Serves 4 to 6.

  10. Attractions • The Golden Gate in Keiv. • the Golden Gate was a huge rectangular tower with a gateway Church of the Annunciation as its first floor

  11. Sites I Used: • http://bestofukraine.com/culture/holidays-in-ukraine.html#c121 • https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/up.html • http://www.foodbycountry.com/Spain-to-Zimbabwe-Cumulative-Index/Ukraine.html

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