Kiev oblast overview
Kiev (also spelled Kyiv) oblast is situated in the north-central part of Ukraine. Administrative center of the region is Kiev city (Ukrainian capital). Kiev oblast is situated on the both banks of Dnepr river. There are also Pripyat and Desna rivers in the region.
Kiev oblast has the population of about 1,763,000 (2006); land area is 28,131 sq .km.
Kiev oblast info
Kiev oblast climate is characteristic of the Polessia area and other neighboring forested areas. Kiev region has moderately continental climate with relatively mild winters and warm summers.
Kiev oblast includes 25 administrative districts, 25 cities, 30 towns and about 1000 villages. Largest cities of Kiev region are Kiev, Bila Tserkva (White Church), Brovary, Borispol, Fastiv, Irpen. Also Pripyat - the city abandoned after Chernobyl nuclear plant accident - is located on the territory of the region.
Kiev oblast economy
Kiev oblast industry: power production, food, chemical and petrochemical industries, mechanical engineering and metal-working.
Kiev oblast agriculture: grain, sugar-beets, sunflower seeds, potatoes, meat, milk and eggs.