A country of enormous cultural depth temporarily defined by war — Kyiv's golden-domed monasteries, Lviv's Habsburg cafe culture, and the determination of a people that has moved the world. Travel requires careful planning.
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Population
- 32,862,000
- Area
- 603,700 km²
- Languages
- Ukrainian
- Currency
- Ukraine Hryvnia (UAH)
- GDP
- $205,742M
Good to know
Driving side
Right
National dish
Borscht, Varenyky
Annual visitors
3,382,000 (2020)
Safety
Moderate (3.78/100k)
Big Mac
$3.19
Avg temp
9.3°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Coastal
☎ Police 102 · Ambulance 103 · Fire 101
Travel guide
Ukraine (Ukrainian: Україна, Ukraïna) is a country in Eastern Europe, the largest country entirely within Europe, with a very rich culture and history. Ukraine has a range of great attractions to offer. The country's main draws include some great and quintessentially Slavic cities, impressive cultural heritage, and, of course, top-class natural areas.
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Best time to visit
Pre-conflict: May–September was ideal for Kyiv and Lviv. April for chestnut blossoms in Kyiv. Ukrainian Christmas (January 7) was magical in Lviv. Monitor travel advisories carefully for current conditions.
Visa
Citizens of US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and most Western countries received 90 days visa-free before the current conflict. Check current government travel advisories before considering travel.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (11)
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