- Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe, after Russia. It covers an area of 603,628 square kilometers and has a population of over 44 million people.
- Ukraine is a unitary state composed of 24 oblasts (provinces), one autonomous republic (Crimea), and two cities with special status: Kiev, the capital, and Sevastopol.
- Ukraine has a rich cultural heritage, with its own language, literature, music, and art. It is also home to some of the oldest churches in the world, including the 11th century Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kiev.
- Ukraine is a major agricultural producer, with its main exports being grain, sugar, and sunflower oil. It is also a major producer of steel and coal.
- Ukraine has a long history of human habitation, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Paleolithic era.
- Ukraine is home to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster in 1986.
- Ukraine is a major transit country for natural gas from Russia to Europe.
- Ukraine is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and the World Trade Organization.
- Ukraine is a major tourist destination, with its Black Sea resorts, Carpathian Mountains, and ancient cities such as Kiev and Lviv.
- Ukraine is home to some of the world’s most famous writers, including Nikolai Gogol, Ivan Franko, and Taras Shevchenko.
