Kiev or {{Kyiv}} is the capital and the largest city of {{Ukraine}}, located in the north central part of the country on the {{Dnieper River}}.
Kiev or Kyivis the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. It is an important industrial, scientific, educational and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and world-famous historical landmarks. The city has an extensive infrastructure and highly developed system of public transport, including the Kiev Metro. Known for its religious architecture, secular monuments and history museums,Kiev was classified as a Beta global city as of 2004.