Презентація "Географія та клімат України"

“He, who loves not his Motherland, can love nothing” G. Byron

Welcome to Ukraine

Speak on the geographical position of Ukraine The state symbols

Geographical position Ukraine is one of the largest countries in Europe. It is situated in the centre of Europe and borders on Russia, Belarus, Moldova, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. On the south it is washed by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

The map of Ukraine

Territory The major part of the territory is flat and only 5% of the whole territory is mountainous. The two mountainous areas in Ukraine are the Carpathian Mountains and the Crimean Mountains, but they are not very high. The highest mountain is Hoverla.

Rivers The longest river of Ukraine is the Dnipro. The main rivers are the Dniester, the Buh, the Donets and others.

Climate The climate of the country is mild and soft in the west and in the centre, warm and dry in the east and hot in the south.

Population The population of Ukraine is about 47 mln inhabitants. Many nationalities inhabit our country: Ukrainians, Russians, Poles, Moldavians, Jews, Greeks, etc.

Capital The capital city of Ukraine is Kyiv. It stands on the picturesque banks of the Dnieper. Kyiv is an industrial, scientific and cultural centre of Ukraine. Its population is over 3 mln inhabitants. As one of the oldest cities of Europe it has many places of interest:St. Sophia’s Cathedral, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, the Golden Gate, Mykhailivska Church and others.

KEY FACTS Official name: Ukraine Area: over 603,000 square km Borders on: Poland, Russia, Belarus, Hungary,Moldova, Slovakia, Romania Population: 47 mln people Main river: the Dnieper Capital: Kyiv

Speak on the geographical position of Ukraine The highest body of the legislative power is the Verkhovna Rada

A QuizFinish the sentences:Ukraine is situated in the south-eastern part of Asia Africa Europe

The southern coast of Ukraine is washed by … The Red and The White seas The Black Sea and the Sea of Azov The Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea

The main river of Ukraine is The Desna The Dnipro The Tissa

The main mountains of Ukraine are The Rocky Mountains and the Crimean Mount The Grampian Mountains and the Carpathian Mountains The Carpathian and the Crimean Mountains

The national Flag of Ukraine symbolizes The blue rivers and yellow flowers The blue sky and yellow wheat field The blue seas and yellow sun

The highest peak of Carpathians is Ben Nevis Hoverla Roman Kosh

The highest peak of the Crimean mountains is Hoverla Everest Roman Kosh

Complete the gaps with one of the words from the previous tasks Revolution in Ukraine was caused by the changing political course of ___________Yanukovich 2. The majority of Ukrainian______________ want to live in the European Union 3. On the Maidan people often sаng the ___________of Ukraine to support the will and spirit 4. Ukrainians respect their _____________- Anthem, Emblem. 5. Revolution _____________that the people want changes for better. 6. Yellow-blue ____________of Ukraine is known and respected all over the world

Homework

Homework Ex. 5 p. 216