Ukraine: flag, capital and facts
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Kyiv. Population — 37,860,221. Area — 603,500 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Ukraine
Blue sky on top, golden field of wheat below.
The capital of Ukraine — Kyiv
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine. Kyiv is named after Kyi, the legendary founder of the city.
Facts about Ukraine
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Population
- 37,860,221
- Area
- 603,500 km²
- Currency
- UAH (₴)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 49°, 32°
How to remember the name
The nameUkraine sits at the edge ('u-krai') of Europe.
Did you know?
By legend, Kyiv was founded by the brothers Kyi, Shchek, Khoryv and their sister Lybid.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Ukraine — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Eastern Europe
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