Ukraine

Ukraine

Region

Europe • Eastern Europe

Capital

Kyiv

The flag of Ukraine is composed of two equal horizontal bands of blue and yellow.

The flag of Ukraine is composed of two equal horizontal bands of blue and yellow.

Population
44,134,693
Area
603,500 km²
Time Zone
UTC+02:00
Top-Level Domain
.ua

About Ukraine

Ukraine is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Eastern Europe region. Its capital city is Kyiv. With a population of 44,134,693, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 603,500 km², making it a large country in terms of land area. With a population density of 73.13 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Ukraine is Ukrainian, .

The currency used in Ukraine is the Ukrainian hryvnia (₴), .

Ukraine is a member of the United Nations.

In Ukraine, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+02:00 time zone.

Ukraine shares its borders with 7 countries: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia and Slovakia.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms of Ukraine

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Kyiv
  • Continent: Europe
  • Native Name: Україна
  • Demonym: Ukrainian
  • Top Level Domain: .ua, .укр
  • Calling Code: +380
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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