Kiev (Kyiv, in Ukrainian), Capital of Ukraine, occupies a territory over 790 sq. Km and is situated on the banks of the Dnipro River which divides it in two parts - the left and right ones. The central part of the City lies on the right riverbank, the left bank is occupied by new housing areas. Kyiv has much to offer in the cultural and architectural arenas with its wide tree-lined boulevards and historical buildings reflecting various styles and periods of the ancient Kyivan-Rus Empire. Kyiv is a major industrial center that includes companies specializing in electronics, engineering, aviation, food and chemical production, etc. Kyiv'seconomic development has been enriched by its advantageous location along the Dnipro River, which links Kyiv to the Black Sea. .