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STAT Netherlands Ukraine HISTORY
Daylight Savings Time end date 01:00 UTC on last Sunday October Last Sunday October
Daylight Savings Time start date 01:00 UTC on last Sunday March Last Sunday March
Independence day date May 5 August 24
Land border length 1,027 km
Ranked 119th.
4,663 km
Ranked 37th. 5 times more than Netherlands
National anthems Wilhelmus ( William ) Shche ne vmerla Ukraina ( Ukraine's Glory Has Not Perished )
National identity card Although it is not compulsory to carry a proof of identity at all times, since 1 January 2005 it is compulsory to show identification, when an authorized officer asks for it, from the age of 14. An authorized officer can only do so under certain circumstances. Such circumstances include suspicious behaviour, committing any offense, or if a person is interviewed as a witness of a crime. Identity checks at events where the public order may be in danger are also allowed. Otherwise random identity checks by the police are not allowed in principle but can happen in certain areas such as a train station or doubtful areas i.e. redlight district, and a fine for not showing proof of identity may be successfully challenged in such cases. The fine for not being able to show proof of identity when legally required is \u20ac 60.- (16 and over) or \u20ac 30.- (14 or 15). Proof of identity is also required when opening a bank account and when entering an employment contract. Internal Ukrainian passport is compulsory (to possess but not to carry) at age of 16.
Neighboring countries and territories Belgium Germany Saint Kitts and Nevis (M) United Kingdom (M) Venezuela (M) Anguilla ( United Kingdom ) (M) Saint Barthelemy ( France ) (M) Saint Martin ( France ) (M) United States Virgin Islands ( United States ) (M) Belarus (L) Hungary (L) Georgia (M) Moldova (L) Poland (L) Romania Russia Slovakia (L) Turkey (M) Transnistria (L)
Overview <p>The Netherlands&#039; name reflects its low-lying topography, with more than a quarter of its total area under sea level.</p> <p>Now a constitutional monarchy, the country began its independent life as a republic in the 16th century, when the foundations were laid for it to become one of the world&#039;s foremost maritime trading nations. </p> <p>Although traditionally among the keener advocates of the European Union, Dutch voters echoed those in France by spurning the proposed EU constitution in a 2005 referendum. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17740800">Full Article</a> <p>Ukraine gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and has since veered between seeking closer integration with Western Europe and reconciliation with Russia, which supplies most of the country&#039;s energy.</p> <p>Europe&#039;s second largest country, Ukraine is a land of wide, fertile agricultural plains, with large pockets of heavy industry in the east.</p> <p>While Ukraine and Russia share common historical origins, the west of the country has close ties with its European neighbours, particularly Poland, and Ukrainian nationalist sentiment is strongest there.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18018002">Full Article</a>

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