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Kiev ( / ˈ k iː ɛ f , - ɛ v / ) or Kyiv ( Ukrainian : Київ [ˈkɪjiu̯] ; Russian : Киев [ˈkʲiɪf] ) is the capital and largest city of Ukraine , located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River . The population in July 2013 was 7006284720000000000♠ 2,847,200 (though higher estimated numbers have been cited in the press), making Kiev the 8th largest city in Europe .
Kiev is an important industrial, scientific , educational, and cultural centre of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions and world-famous historical landmarks. The city has an extensive infrastructure and highly developed system of public transport, including the Kiev Metro .
The city's name is said to derive from the name of Kyi , one of its four legendary founders (see Name , below). During its history , Kiev, one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, passed through several stages of great prominence and relative obscurity. The city probably existed as a commercial centre as early as the 5th century. A Slavic settlement on the great trade route between Scandinavia and Constantinople , Kiev was a tributary of the Khazars , until seized by the Varangians ( Vikings ) in the mid