Title: Verkhovyna village. Status: Administrative center of Verkhovinsky district. Verkhovyna Location: Located at an altitude of 620 meters above sea level in the river Black Cheremosh, 150 km south of the Ivano-Frankivsk Population: 5400 thousand people Area: 51.8 square meters. km. Reservoirs: Black River Cheremosh Founded: 1424 Background: The village Verkhovyna until 1962 was called the village Zhabe. The first written mention of the village dates from the 1424 year. In 1772, the first partition of Poland between Russia, Prussia and Austria. As a result of this event, the land area Verkhovyna incorporated into the Austrian Empire. Widespread phenomenon among the mountain people was the convening of the Chamber - a new form of liberation movement in the late 19th century. At the present time - medical-health and ski resort. Due to its distance from civilization, is able to maintain many ancient customs and crafts. Sightseeing: Museum of Musical Instruments of Kumlyk, Museum of the film "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors"