Donetsk:
Donetsk currently has a population about 1 100 000 inhabitants (2007) and a metropolitan area of more than 1500 000 inhabitants (2004). Donetsk is located 95 kilometres from the Azov Sea on the banks of five rivers.
It is the 5th largest city in Ukraine. Also it is an unofficial capital of Donetsk Basin (Donbass region).The city is an industrial centre for coal and steel and a special economic zone (since 1998).
Many Universities, Academies and research Institutes are in the city. There are a lot of cultural centers, museums, libraries and cinemas in Donetsk. Every year more than 1 000 000 roses are transplanted in the streets, gardens and parks of the city.
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