Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Poland, Belarus, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east.
Ukraine was the center of the first eastern Slavic state, Kyivan Rus, which was the largest and most powerful state in Europe during the 10th and 11th ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Ukraine:
8,030.123 km
Terrain:
Mostly fertile plains (steppes) and plateaus, with mountains found only in the west (the Carpathians) or in the extreme south of the Crimean Peninsula.
Natural Resources:
Iron ore, coal, manganese, natural gas, oil, salt, sulfur, graphite, titanium, magnesium, kaolin, nickel, mercury, timber, arable land.
Industries:
Industrial machinery, ferrous and nonferrous metals, automotive and aircraft components, electronics, chemicals, textiles, mining, construction.
Population: 35,661,826
Densest settlement in the eastern (Donbas) and western regions; noteable concentrations in and around major urban areas of Kyiv, Kharkiv, Donets'k, Dnipropetrovs'k, and Odesa.
Area: 603,500 km2
almost four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas
Strategic position at the crossroads between Europe and Asia; second-largest country in Europe after Russia.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ukr | Ukrainian |
Ukrainian (official) 67.5%, Russian (regional language) 29.6%, other (includes Crimean Tatar, Moldovan/Romanian, and Hungarian) 2.9% (2001 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| UAH | Ukrainian hryvnia | ₴ |
Capital City: Kyiv
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 5:42 pm (GMT+02:00)
Visiting Ukraine
You're in for a treat! Ukraine is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich history with beautiful architecture and UNESCO sites.
- Vibrant cultural scene with music, art, and festivals.
- Diverse landscapes from mountains to coastline.
- Ongoing conflict in eastern regions.
- Political instability and protests.
- Petty crime in urban areas.
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- Ukrainian cuisine features dishes like borscht, varenyky, and holubtsi.
- Heavy use of fresh vegetables, grains, and dairy products.
- Traditional beverages include vodka and kvass.
- Explore Kyiv's historic sites.
- Visit Lviv's old town.
- Relax on the beaches of Odessa.
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