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Which country does Ukraine border to the east and northeast?
Which country does Ukraine border to the east and northeast?
Russia
What is the approximate area of Ukraine in square kilometers?
What is the approximate area of Ukraine in square kilometers?
600,000
What is the capital and largest city of Ukraine?
What is the capital and largest city of Ukraine?
Kyiv
What is the official and national language of Ukraine?
What is the official and national language of Ukraine?
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What is the approximate population of Ukraine before the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War?
What is the approximate population of Ukraine before the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War?
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Study Notes
Geography and Location
- Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe
- It is the second-largest European country, covering approximately 600,000 square kilometres (230,000 sq mi)
Bordering Countries
- Ukraine is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast
- It is also bordered by Belarus to the north, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west
- Romania and Moldova border Ukraine to the southwest
Population and Cities
- Prior to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine had a population of around 41 million people, making it the eighth-most populous country in Europe
- Kyiv is the nation's capital and largest city
Language
- Ukrainian is the official and national language
- Most people in Ukraine are also fluent in Russian
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Get to know Ukraine's location, borders, and geographical features. Learn about its size, population, and neighboring countries.
