Dnipro is the fourth-largest city in Ukraine and a major industrial, cultural, and scientific hub.
Key Facts:
The River: The city is located on both banks of the Dnipro River, which is its main landmark.
The Embankment: Dnipro boasts the longest river embankment in Europe (approximately 30 km long).
Space Industry: It is known as the "Space Capital" of Ukraine due to the Yuzhmash plant, which produces satellites and rockets.
Architecture: Notable landmarks include the Menorah Center (one of the largest Jewish centers in the world) and modern skyscrapers like the "Towers."
History: Founded in 1776; it was known as Yekaterinoslav until 1926, and Dnipropetrovsk until 2016.
Today, the city serves as a critically important humanitarian and logistical hub for Ukraine.