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Fields of Sunflowers, Spirit of Resistance

Overview

Europe's second-largest country by area, with a cultural traditions of Cossack history, lively cities, and fertile "breadbasket" farmland, defending its sovereignty since 2022.

Geographic Context

Region
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Land Area
603,500 km²
Capital
Kyiv
Languages
Ukrainian
Currencies
Ukrainian hryvnia (₴)

At a Glance

43
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
51
Freedom
53
Security
25
Life Expectancy
70.9 yrs
Median Age
42 yrs
Urbanization
70%
Cost Index
29
Housing Index
18
Healthcare Access
55/100

Climate

Average Temperature
11.6°C

Most Temperate Cities

1 Gorodskoy okrug Feodosiya 13.6°C
2 Batal’noye 13.6°C
3 Beregovoye 13.6°C
4 Blizhneye 13.6°C
5 Gorodskoy okrug Alushta 13.1°C

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025