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L'viv ( in Ukrainian; Львов, Lvov in Russian; in Polish; Leopolis in Latin; Lemberg in German—see also cities' alternative names) is a city in western Ukraine with 830,000 inhabitants (an additional 200,000 commute daily from suburbs). It is the capital city of the L'viv region and is a main cultural centre of Ukraine.

The city is home to many industries, higher learning institutons ( University of Lviv , Lviv Polytechnic), a philharmonic orchestra, and the Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre. The historical city centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.


L'viv
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Motto: Semper fidelis
Municipal government City council (Львівська міська рада)
Mayor City chairman Lyudomyr Bunyak
Area 171,01 km˛
Population
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808,900
4786/km˛
Founded
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Latitude
Longitude
49° 50′ N
24° 00′ E
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Municipal Website


1 Geography

1.1 Location

L'viv is located on the verge of the Roztocze Upland , approximately 70 kilometres from the border with Poland. Average altitude is 289 metres above the sea level although there are many hills located within the confines of the city. Highest point is the Vysoky Zamok hill (409 metres above the sea level).

The historical city was located at the Peltew River , but in 19th century it was turned into the main city sewer (currently under the Prospekt Shevchenka street).






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