Region
The Carpathians are a historical region covering the Ukrainian part of this mountain system east of Central Europe. It borders Poland and Romania. Three Ukrainian sub-ethnic groups live here: Hutsuls, Boikos, and Lemkos. A kind of isolation in the mountains contributed to preserving their cultural identity. Here are the highest mountain ranges in Ukraine, many reserves, natural and landscape parks, popular tourist routes, and ski and spa resorts. In the Carpathians, many authentic crafts and practices have been preserved. Here, local people make cheese and bake bread following original recipes, and produce traditional clothes and musical instruments.
