This location map shows Ukraine in Europe, indicating its geographic location on a world map. Ukraine is marked in red, making it easily recognizable. The map includes latitude and longitude markings, a scale bar, and a Ukraineian flag for reference. This visual representation helps in understanding Ukraine's global location.
Category | Details |
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Continent | Europe |
Capital | Kyiv |
Largest City | Kyiv |
Official Language | Ukrainian |
Area | 603,550 km² (largest country entirely in Europe) |
Population | Over 41 million (2024 estimate) |
Currency | Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) |
Time Zone | UTC +2 (Standard Time), UTC +3 (Summer Time) |
Climate | Mostly temperate, with continental influences |
Borders | Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova, Belarus, Russia |
Major Rivers | Dnipro, Dniester, Southern Bug |
Famous for | Rich cultural heritage, vast wheat fields, Chernobyl, Carpathian Mountains |
Independence | August 24, 1991 (from the Soviet Union) |