Ukraine is located in the Eastern Europe region at latitude 48.379433 and longitude 31.16558 and is part of the European continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
- 48° 22' 45.96'' N
- 31° 9' 56.09'' E
You can see the location of Ukraine on the world map below:
Ukraine Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Ukraine (UA) are:
- Belarus (BY)
- Hungary (HU)
- Moldova (the Republic of) (MD)
- Poland (PL)
- Romania (RO)
- Russian Federation (RU)
- Slovakia (SK)
Maritime Borders
Ukraine borders with the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov.
Ukraine Related Content
Ukraine Key Facts
| Country | Ukraine |
| Coordinates | Latitude: 48.379433 Longitude: 31.16558 |
| Country Codes | Alpha 2: UA Alpha 3: UKR |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇺🇦 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +380 |
| Capital city | Kiev |
| Continent Subcontinent | Europe Eastern Europe |
| Country Area | 603,550 sq km |
| Population 2021 | 43,814,581 World Rank: 35 |
| Median Age | 40.8 |
| Life expectancy | 71.6 |
| Major languages | Ukrainian (official) 67.5%, Russian (regional language) 29.6%, other (includes small Crimean Tatar-, Moldovan/Romanian-, and Hungarian-speaking minorities) 2.9% (2001 est.) |
| UTC/GMT Time | Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .ua |
| Biggest Airport | Boryspil International Airport (KBP) |
| Average temperature | 8.30 °C 46.94 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 24 regions 1 republic 2 cities |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Ukraine Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | Lower middle income |
| World Bank Region | Europe & Central Asia |
| Currency | Hryvnia (UAH) |
| GDP in 2020 | $156.6 (billions of USD) World Rank: 55 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 | $3,752 World Rank: 120 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Manufacturing, services, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | Russia, China, Germany, Poland, Italy |
| Top 5 Export Countries | Russia, Poland, Turkey, Italy, Germany |
Biggest Cities in Ukraine
Here are the largest cities in Ukraine based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|
| Kyiv | 2,963,199 | Kharkiv | 1,446,107 | Odesa | 1,017,699 | Dnipro | 980,948 | Donetsk | 929,063 | Zaporizhzhia | 741,717 | Lviv | 724,314 | Kryvyi Rih | 629,695 | Sevastopol | 509,992 | Mykolaiv | 498,748 |
Map of Ukraine with the Largest Cities
Other Countries in the Eastern Europe Region
Geography
Ukraine is situated in the southeastern part of Europe and is the largest country in Europe with an area of 603,628 square kilometers.
The border neighbors are Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Belarus, and Russia.
The geographical structure of Ukraine is composed of large plains and covers a large part of the Eastern Europe Bloc. In the middle of Ukraine lies the Dnieper Plain of the Dnieper River from north to south.
Other plains are located in the south of Ukraine along the coasts of the Black Sea and the Azov Sea. In the Crimean Peninsula in the southernmost region, it is possible to encounter both plains and mountains. To the west of the country, the Carpathian Mountains cover a wide area of 240 km.
Governance
The highest legislative body in Ukraine is the High Council. Parliament members are elected every five years. The High Council appoints the President and members of the Council of Ministers.
Climate
Ukraine is located in the temperate climate zone and about 400-600 millimeters of precipitation per year. Except for the southern region, there are not very hard colds; the winters are warm.
The summers are warm and rugged, rarely rainfall. The country is suitable for agriculture because the temperatures are generally mild. Ukraine is also one of the most important sugar producers in the world. Sugar produced in the country is of great importance for import and export.
Religion
Christian (mostly Orthodox, few Protestant, Catholic), Muslim, Jewish.
Industry and Tourism
The main livelihoods of Ukraine are based on industry and agriculture. With the Ukrainian natural resources, it is also called “grain warehouse” of Europe.
The main sources of income are agriculture, mining based industry, fisheries, and coastal tourism. Coal, iron, manganese, gypsum are underground resources. The northern part of Crimea is the most prevalent part of agriculture.
Sunflower, corn, and wheat are mainly grown. The required water is supplied through channels from the Dnieper river. The headquarters of the administrative unit, Simferopol is also the center of culture and industry of the peninsula.
In the southern slopes, there are vineyards. Iron and steel locomotives, wagons, ships, aircraft, agricultural machinery, tractors, cranes, sugar, chemistry, weaving, plastics, automotive, consumer durables, basic industry events. In addition, the country is a very strong electricity producer.
Tourism: Odessa is a city that attracts attention with its natural beauties, and ranks fourth among the big cities in the country.
There are many reasons why tourists visit Ukraine. Odessa is one of them, it is a popular place to visit with its attractions, tours, and activities.
Kiev is the largest city in Ukraine, with a population of around 3 million.
Art
Lviv is also the art city. Art galleries, churches, museums, cathedrals, operas, temples, and theaters are located in this city. Lviv, which is the most important city of the country in artistic and cultural terms, is on the list of Unesco World Cultural Heritage.
Sports
It is a country where every kind of sport is popular. Its geographical structure is suitable for winter sports as well as for summer sports. But football, like everywhere else, is exciting here too. The Olympics, however, are watched with great interest.
Ukraine on the Europe Map
Map of Ukraine
Map of Ukraine with Regions
Road Map and Major Cities of Ukraine
