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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)

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