Kyiv
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Kyiv, situated on the Dnieper River, serves as Ukraine's capital and largest city. Historically a key trade hub between Scandinavia and Constantinople, it became the capital of Kievan Rus' in the 9th century. Severely damaged during WWII, Kyiv rebuilt itself as a major industrial and cultural center after the Soviet era.
Statistics
Area
848.00 km²
Population
2,952,301