Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Kyiv, with a population of approximately 41.2M and a total area of 603,550 km². The official language is Ukrainian and the currency is the Hryvnia (UAH).
Ukraine covers an area of 603,550 km² with a population density of 68/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $200B ($4,855 per capita) and gained independence in 1991. It has a coastline of 2,782 km.
Ukraine is the largest country located entirely within Europe and is known as the 'Breadbasket of Europe'. Its deep black soil (chernozem) is considered the most fertile on Earth — Ukraine holds roughly 30% of the world's total black soil reserves.
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A UNESCO 11th-century monastery complex with golden domes rising over ancient cave monasteries
A UNESCO 11th-century Byzantine cathedral in Kyiv with original golden mosaics still intact
The eerie ghost towns around the world's worst nuclear disaster site, now open to visitors
A dramatic medieval fortress rising from a natural river canyon — one of Europe's finest
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
The official language(s) of Ukraine are Ukrainian.
The population of Ukraine is approximately 41.2M.
Ukraine uses the Hryvnia (UAH).
Ukraine is located in Europe, in the Eastern Europe region.
Ukraine has a GDP of $200B, with a GDP per capita of $4,855.
The best time to visit Ukraine is May–September. The climate is Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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