Welcome to Ukraine 🇺🇦 — a remarkable destination in Eastern Europe. Its official name is Ukraine, and today around 37.9 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 603,500 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Ukraine: key statistics, an introduction to Kyiv, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Ukraine
Geographically, Ukraine belongs to Eastern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 603,500 km², which makes it the 46th largest country or territory on Earth.
Ukraine has a coastline as well as land borders with Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia and Slovakia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Kyiv, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how ukrainian life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 37.9 million people live in Ukraine, making it the 41st most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Ukraine is called a Ukrainian.
The main language spoken here is Ukrainian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Ukraine — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH, symbol ₴). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Ukraine is +380. Websites from the country typically use the .ua internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Ukraine are its flag, its capital Kyiv, and its approximate population of 37.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Ukraine shares borders with 7 countries:
Fun facts about Ukraine
- Ukraine's flag emoji is 🇺🇦 — its two-letter country code is UA and its three-letter code is UKR.
- Ukraine covers 603,500 km², ranking 46th in the world by area.
- With about 37.9 million people, Ukraine holds the 41st spot in the world population ranking.
- Ukraine is a member state of the United Nations.
- Ukraine shares borders with 7 countries.
Ukraine — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Ukraine?
- The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
- What is the population of Ukraine?
- Ukraine has a population of approximately 37,860,221 people, ranking 41st in the world.
- Where is Ukraine located?
- Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Ukraine?
- The main language spoken in Ukraine is Ukrainian.
- What currency is used in Ukraine?
- Ukraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH).
