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Ukraine

Ukraine belongs to Europe. The capital city is Kyiv.

CapitalKyiv
LanguageUkrainian
CurrencyUkrainian hryvnia
Population32.9M

Key Facts

RegionEastern Europe
GovernmentPresidential republic
Independence1991
Area603,550 km2
Population density69/km2
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Calling code+380
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.773
Safety index
34.0
Internet access
79%
Life expectancy
72.6

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Hoverla2,061 m
Brebeneskul2,036 m
Pip Ivan2,028 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity93%
  • No religion6%
  • Other1%
  • Islam<1%

Why Visit

Kyiv Golden DomesSt. Sophia and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery are UNESCO treasures.
Lviv Old TownA Baroque city of coffee culture, bookshops and Central European architecture.
Carpathian MountainsSkiing, hiking and traditional Hutsul folk culture in western Ukraine.
Black Sea CoastOdessa's grand boulevards and sandy beaches on the north Black Sea shore.
Cultural HeritageUnique embroidery, pysanky Easter eggs and hopak dance represent deep folk traditions.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Kyiv
2.8M
Kharkiv
1.5M
Odessa
1.0M

Climate Overview

-3CJan avg.
20CJul avg.
600 mmYearly rainfall
Humid continental / Steppe southClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyUkrainian hryvnia
Official languageUkrainian
National day24 August
Electricity230V, Type C/F