Fun facts about Kharkiv
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The city's name can be originated from its namesake river, Kharkiv.
Kharkiv
Ukraine
Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the second-largest city in Ukraine. Located in the northeast of the country, it is the largest city of the historic region of Sloboda Ukraine. Kharkiv is the administrative center of Kharkiv Oblast and Kharkiv Raion.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kharkiv was established as the seat of a separate Sloboda Ukraine Governorate in 1765.
Kharkiv
Ukraine
Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the second-largest city in Ukraine. Located in the northeast of the country, it is the largest city of the historic region of Sloboda Ukraine. Kharkiv is the administrative center of Kharkiv Oblast and Kharkiv Raion.
From the “History” section
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Kharkiv is located at the banks of the Kharkiv, Lopan, and Udy rivers.
Kharkiv
Ukraine
Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the second-largest city in Ukraine. Located in the northeast of the country, it is the largest city of the historic region of Sloboda Ukraine. Kharkiv is the administrative center of Kharkiv Oblast and Kharkiv Raion.
From the “Geography” section
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The highest point above sea level in Kharkiv is 202m, located in Piatykhatky.
Kharkiv
Ukraine
Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the second-largest city in Ukraine. Located in the northeast of the country, it is the largest city of the historic region of Sloboda Ukraine. Kharkiv is the administrative center of Kharkiv Oblast and Kharkiv Raion.
From the “Geography” section
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Central Park is Kharkiv's largest public garden and has nine distinct areas.
Kharkiv
Ukraine
Kharkiv, also known as Kharkov, is the second-largest city in Ukraine. Located in the northeast of the country, it is the largest city of the historic region of Sloboda Ukraine. Kharkiv is the administrative center of Kharkiv Oblast and Kharkiv Raion.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Anna Leonenko · CC BY-SA 4.0