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- Carpathian Mountains
Carpathian Mountains
The slopes of the Carpathian Mountains in the Ukraine are both
gentle and rugged, concealing forests, meadows, lakes, rivers,
caves and picturesque mountain towns that are popular holiday
destinations for tourists with an adventurous spirit.
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Benefitting from a mild climate, outdoor sports are a way of
life in the Carpathian Mountains, including hiking, cycling, and
river rafting in summer, and skiing in winter. The countryside is
pristine and unspoiled, and there is no end of spectacular vistas
lying in wait for intrepid travellers. There is an abundance of
wildlife like brown bears, wolves, lynxes and chamois, and numerous
indigenous plant species to enjoy as well.
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The small towns and villages in the Carpathian Mountains are
treasures in themselves. Lviv, a UNESCO World Heritage City, makes
a great base for exploring the region, and larger resorts like
Dragobrat, Slavsko, Tysovets and Bukovel have all the mod-cons you
could want.
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The Carpathian Mountains are rich in history and tradition, as
well as natural beauty. Discovering the attractions of a mountain
holiday in the Ukraine is an increasingly popular vacation idea,
and thousands make the trip every year to see it for
themselves.
Information & Facts
Language
Ukrainian is the official language, but Russian is also
widely spoken.
Money
The official currency is the Hryvnia (UAH), which is divided
into 100 kopecks. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday until
3pm, and readily exchange Hryvnia for hard currency (banknotes
only). US dollars and Euros are exchanged easily at banks and
currency offices, and while other currencies can also be exchanged,
they are not as widely accepted. ATMs are widely available in all
major cities. Travellers cheques are not widely accepted and
attract high commission rates and lengthy paperwork. Major
restaurants, shops and hotels accept Visa, MasterCard and EuroCard;
however credit cards are not widely accepted, particularly in
remote areas and smaller establishments. Outside the main cities it
is advisable to carry a supply of local currency.
Time
Local time in Ukraine is GMT +2 (GMT +3 between March and
October).