Ukraine

Eastern Europe

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, home to 37.8 million people, with an area of 603,500 km². Its capital is Kyiv.

Capital: Kyiv
Population: 37.8 million
Area: 603,500 km²
Region: Eastern Europe
Density: 62.6 / km²
Status: Sovereign state

Ukraine · Eastern Europe · map loads on click

Population: UN World Population Prospects, 2024 revision. Area: CIA World Factbook.

What Ukraine is known for

Ukraine is best known for Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa.

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Belarus to the north, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west, and Romania and Moldova to the southwest. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia.

Ukraine at a glance

Language: Ukrainian is the official language, with Russian also widely spoken
Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
Religion: Christianity is the predominant religion in Ukraine, with Eastern Orthodoxy being the largest denomination
National dish: Borscht, a beetroot soup, is considered a national dish of Ukraine
Climate: Ukraine has a temperate continental climate with cold winters and warm summers
Main industries: Agriculture, heavy industry, energy, and services
GDP: $200,1 billion (nominal, 2021 estimate)
Development: Ukraine is considered a developing country with a human development index (HDI) ranking of 88 out of 189 countries (2020)

Things to do in Ukraine

Some of the main tourist attractions in Ukraine include:

Kyiv the capital city known for its beautiful churches, historical landmarks, and vibrant nightlife.
Lviv a city in western Ukraine known for its well-preserved Old Town, charming cobblestone streets, and stunning architecture.
Odesa a major port city on the Black Sea known for its beautiful beaches, impressive architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
Carpathian Mountains a mountain range in western Ukraine known for its scenic beauty, hiking trails, and ski resorts.
Chernobyl a town in northern Ukraine known for the nuclear disaster that occurred in 1986, now a popular destination for dark tourism.
Kamyanets Podilskyi: a town in western Ukraine known for its well-preserved medieval fortress and picturesque Old Town.
Khortytsia Island a large island in the Dnipro River, home to a historical and cultural reserve that showcases the history of the Zaporozhian Cossacks.
Sofiyivsky Park a beautiful park located in the city of Uman, known for its stunning gardens, waterfalls, and architecture.
Pechersk Lavra a historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv known for its impressive architecture and beautiful underground caves.
Askania Nova: a biosphere reserve in southern Ukraine known for its unique flora and fauna, including wild horses and bison.

These are just a few examples of the many attractions that Ukraine has to offer. The country is also known for its rich history, diverse culture, and delicious cuisine.

Ukraine in pictures

Ukraine on video

The player loads when you press play — nothing is requested from the video host before that.

Ukraine compared with its neighbours

How it sits against the other countries of Eastern Europe.

Country	Population	Area	Capital
Ukraine	37.8 million	603,500 km²	Kyiv
Poland	36.6 million	312,696 km²	Warsaw
Romania	19 million	238,397 km²	Bucharest
Czech Republic	10.7 million	78,867 km²	Prague