10 Questions
Which of the following countries shares a border with Ukraine to the north?
Belarus
What is the approximate area of Ukraine in square kilometers?
600,000
What is the capital and largest city of Ukraine?
Kyiv
What is the official language of Ukraine?
Ukrainian
What is the approximate population of Ukraine?
40 million
Ukraine is the largest country in Europe.
False
Ukraine is bordered by only two countries.
False
The majority of Ukraine's population lives in the capital city of Kyiv.
False
Ukraine has a coastline along the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
True
Russian is the official language of Ukraine.
False
Study Notes
Geography of Ukraine
- 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).
- Ukraine shares borders with several countries: Russia to the east and northeast, Belarus to the north, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west, and Romania and Moldova to the southwest.
- The country has a coastline along the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast.
Demographics of Ukraine
- Prior to the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, Ukraine was the eighth-most populous country in Europe, with a population of around 41 million people.
- Kyiv is the nation's capital and largest city.
- The official and national language of Ukraine is Ukrainian.
- Most people in Ukraine are also fluent in Russian.
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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