Ukraine (Україна) is a country in Eastern Europe. Ukraine borders the Russian Federation to the east and northeast, Belarus to the northwest, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west, Romania and Moldova to the southwest, and the Black Sea and Sea of Azov to the south and southeast, respectively. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the largest country entirely within Europe.
Capital and largest city - Kyiv
Main cities (centers of districts) - 24
Official languages - Ukrainian
Recognised regional languages - 18 languages
Ethnic groups (2001)
Government - Unitary semi-presidential republic
Legislature - Verkhovna Rada
Population (2012, estimate) - 44,854,065
Currency - Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
Time zone Eastern European Time (UTC+2)
- Summer (DST) Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)
Drives on the - right
Calling code - +380
Anthem of Ukraine
Main cities (centers of districts) - 24
Official languages - Ukrainian
Recognised regional languages - 18 languages
Ethnic groups (2001)
- 77.8% Ukrainians
- 17.3% Russians
- 4.9% others / unspecified
Government - Unitary semi-presidential republic
Legislature - Verkhovna Rada
Population (2012, estimate) - 44,854,065
Currency - Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
Time zone Eastern European Time (UTC+2)
- Summer (DST) Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3)
Drives on the - right
Calling code - +380
Anthem of Ukraine
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