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🇺🇦 Ukraine Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 603,550 km² and has a coastline of 2,782 km. It shares land borders with 7 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Eastern Europe
sub-region
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Total Area
603,550 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
68/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,782 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2/3
UTC offset
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Independence
1991
established
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Climate
Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers
general type

Location and Position

Ukraine is situated in Eastern Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 2,782 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Ukraine covers a total area of 603,550 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 41.2M across this area, the population density is 68/km². The capital city is Kyiv.

Climate

The climate of Ukraine is temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is generally May–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Ukraine

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Russia
Moscow
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Belarus
Minsk
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Poland
Warsaw
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Slovakia
Bratislava
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Hungary
Budapest
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Romania
Bucharest
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Moldova
Chișinău

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ukraine located?

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe. The capital city is Kyiv.

How large is Ukraine?

Ukraine has a total area of 603,550 km² with a population density of 68/km².

What countries border Ukraine?

Ukraine shares land borders with: Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova.

What is the climate of Ukraine?

The climate of Ukraine is Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers. The best time to visit is May–September.

What timezone is Ukraine in?

Ukraine observes UTC+2/3 timezone.

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