Largest Cities in Ukraine

Facts about Ukraine

Official languages: Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, Hungarian
Capital: Kiev
Area: 603,700 km²
Population: 45.4 million residents
Population density: 75.23 residents per km²
Currency: UAH
Internet TLD: .ua
ISO codes: UA , UKR, 804
The country code for Ukraine is +380

Flag of Ukraine

The Ukrainian flag is composed of two horizontal stripes – light blue at the top and bright yellow at the bottom. The blue stripe is supposed to represent the sky and the yellow the fertile Ukrainian fields. Ukraine has undergone many territorial changes during its existence. In the 10th and 11th centuries, it stood very well as an independent Kievan Rus, but later it was annexed to Lithuania. After gaining independence, it was finally annexed again, this time to Russia and then to the Soviet Union. It was not until 1991 that Ukraine became independent, and since 1992 it has again used the flag in its current form. Ukraine faces a number of economic and political problems, which is why national colors, which also have a religious meaning, are very important to Ukrainians.

Ukraine is a state in Eastern Europe. See Ukraine Location on World Map. Apart from Russia, Ukraine is the largest country in Europe in terms of area. The country has 30 percent of the world’s black earth – the best soil for agricultural use. Ukraine is currently one of the leading agricultural countries in the world. In 2011 Ukraine was the third largest grain exporter in the world.

Ukraine has been independent since 1991. The Ukrainian government is striving to join the EU soon, but in view of the latest political developments, a decision on this by the EU institutions is currently not in sight.

During the German occupation in World War II, the country was largely under German civil administration and was the scene of numerous mass murders of Jews and Soviet prisoners of war. After the Second World War, Ukraine was – as before – part of the USSR and was considered the “breadbasket” of the Soviet Union.

Biggest Cities of Ukraine by Population

Ukraine is a large country located in Eastern Europe, with over 42 million people and a growing economy. The largest city in Ukraine is the capital Kiev, with an estimated population of around 3 million people. It is the political, economic, and cultural hub of the country. Located on both sides of the Dnieper River, it offers a wide range of attractions for visitors such as markets like Bessarabsky Market for experiencing local culture or parks like Mariyinsky Park for recreation activities such as swimming or sightseeing.

Kharkiv is the second-largest city in Ukraine with around 1.5 million inhabitants living in its metropolitan area. Located near eastern Ukraine’s Sloboda region, it has become an important industrial center with many industries based here such as manufacturing and tourism. It also offers plenty of attractions for visitors such as Freedom Square or Kharkiv State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre which offer stunning views of traditional architecture or parks like Gorky Park for outdoor activities like biking or boating.

Dnipro is the third-largest city in Ukraine with around 1 million inhabitants living in its metropolitan area. Located near central Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, it has become an important political center due to its position as the capital of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as well as home to many government institutions and embassies from other countries. Dnipro also offers plenty of attractions for visitors such as Monastery Island or Potemkin Palace which offer stunning views of traditional architecture or parks like Shevchenko Park for outdoor activities such as birdwatching or strolling along scenic pathways.

According to Abbreviation Finder, Kiev is the capital city of Ukraine.

Countries neighboring Ukraine

• Belarus
• Hungary
• Moldova
• Poland
• Romania
• Russia
• Slovakia