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Boryspil ((ウクライナ語:Бориспіль), translit. ''Boryspil’'', ; also referred to as ''Borispol'') is a city of regional significance located in the Kiev Oblast (region) in northern (central) Ukraine. Administratively, it is incorporated as a town of oblast significance. It also serves as the administrative center of Boryspil Raion (district), though it administratively does not belong to the raion. Population: . Although known as a settlement since at least 1154 and known under the modern name since 1590, it was not until 1956 that the place was received a city status. Currently the town is home to the country's main airport, Boryspil International Airport (international code KBP) and some minor industry. During World War II, Boryspil was occupied by the German Army from September 23, 1941 to September 23, 1943. Fierce battles were fought around the city during its capture and liberation. It also hosts Ukrainian Premier League team Arsenal Kyiv at the Kolos Stadium. ==Name== The name of the city is of the Greek origin. It consists of two parts ''Borys'' from Borysthenes (the Greek name for Dnieper) and ''Pil'' from Polis (the Ukrainized version of the Greek word). The city also has a sister city, Hopkins, Minnesota, US. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Boryspil」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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