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Lviv is in Western Ukraine and used to be the capital of East Galicia. It's the biggest city of the region and a major Ukrainian cultural centre on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Map.
A satellite view of Lviv (Sentinel-2, 14 August 2017) Lviv is on the edge of the Roztochia Upland, about 70 kilometres (43 miles) east of the Polish border and 160 km (99 mi) north of the eastern Carpathian Mountains. The average altitude of Lviv is 296 metres (971 feet) above sea level.
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- Current Situation in Lviv
The city of Lviv is situated on the tip of the Roztochia Upland at an average elevation of 296m above sea level. The city covers a land area of 171 sq. km. Lviv is located approximately 160km from the eastern Carpathian Mountains, 70km from the country’s border with Poland, 469km from Kyiv, and 1,123km from Moscow. The Lviv High Castle, situated at...
According to the Köppen climate classification, the city of Lviv experiences a humid continental climatewith warm summers and freezing snowy winters. The warm season lasts from May to September, with July being the hottest month, having an average high temperature of 23.3°C and a low temperature of 13.3°C. The cold season lasts from November to Mar...
As of 2011, Lviv had a population of 752,187 people, and more than 80% of the inhabitants of Lviv were Ukrainians. The city’s population grew only till 2007 but declined after that as the number of males started declining faster than the number of females. It has been estimated that primarily due to outflow migration, the population of Lviv fell dr...
Lviv is regarded as one of the major tourist destinations in Ukraine, and many tourists visit the city every year. There are more than 350 tourist enterprises, 8,000 hotel rooms, 1300 restaurants, cafes, and several hostels for the young travelers in the city. Located at the center of the city, an 18,300 sq.m Market (Rynok) Square is one of the mos...
Archaeological studies have revealed that the present Lviv area was initially inhabited by several tribes, including White Croats and the Lendians. In 1250, the city was founded by King Daniel Romanovich of Galicia of the Principality of Halych. The city was named “Lviv” in honor of Leo I of Galicia – the King’s eldest son. The first record about t...
From February 20, 2014, onwards, a “protracted conflict” has been going on between Russia and the pro-Russian forces on one side and Ukraine on the other side. The conflict is mainly regarding the status of Crimeaand portions of the Donbas region, both of which are internationally recognized as part of the independent nation of Ukraine. However, wi...
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Sep 27, 2024 · This page is updated with the latest maps, charts and satellite imagery showing military, environmental and humanitarian aspects of the war in Ukraine. Latest situation. Russia has made fresh...
Aug 22, 2024 · Ukraine sends units into Russia. Ukrainian troops launched a surprise attack across the border in early August, advancing up to 18 miles (30km) into the Russian region of Kursk.
