Ukraine 🇺🇦
Ukraine 🇺🇦: capital Kyiv, population 37 million, located in Europe. Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Kyiv
- Population: 37 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Ukrainian
- Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Ukraine
- Area: 603,500 km² (233,013 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Ukrainian
- Internet domain: .ua
Fun Facts About Ukraine
- The largest country entirely within Europe by area.
- Home to one of the deepest metro stations in the world.
- The famous Easter egg painting tradition originated here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ukraine known for?
Ukraine is known for several things — The largest country entirely within Europe by area; Home to one of the deepest metro stations in the world; The famous Easter egg painting tradition originated here.
How big is Ukraine?
Ukraine covers about 603,500 square kilometers (233,013 square miles), in the Eastern Europe region.
Is Ukraine landlocked?
No. Ukraine has a coastline and shares land borders with 7 neighboring countries.
What are people from Ukraine called?
People from Ukraine are called Ukrainian.
What is the capital of Ukraine?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
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