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Capital of Ukraine: Kyiv โ€” Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv. Ukraine sits in Europe, has a population of 38,000,000, and uses the UAH. Official languages include Ukrainian.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Kyiv
  • Continent: Europe
  • Population: ~38,000,000
  • Area: 603,500 kmยฒ
  • Population density: 63.0 people per kmยฒ
  • Official language: Ukrainian
  • Currency: UAH
  • ISO code: UA

How big is Ukraine?

By population, Ukraine ranks 39th in the world, holding roughly 0.48% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 45th.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Ukraine has 63.0 people per square kilometre, which is close to the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within Europe, Ukraine is the 8th most populous country of 46.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Ukraine in population are Morocco (37,457,971) and Canada (38,929,902).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Madagascar (587,041 kmยฒ) and Central African Republic (622,984 kmยฒ).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Ukrainian is listed as an official language of Ukraine alone, which is unusual โ€” most official languages are shared across borders.

Ukraine uses the UAH, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Ukraine

Kyiv is in the north-central part of the country and spreads across both banks of the Dnieper River. For the flag, picture a clear blue sky over a yellow wheat field.

The flag of Ukraine: blue and yellow

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ The flag is two horizontal stripes, blue on top and yellow below. The colours date back to medieval heraldry, and they are often said to show golden fields of grain under a blue sky. The flag was first officially adopted in 1918.

Region and neighbours

Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe, on the northern coast of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. It shares land borders with 7 countries: Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland.

Three facts about Ukraine

  1. Ukraine is the largest country lying entirely within Europe, and the second-largest European country after Russia.
  2. The highest mountain is Hoverla, 2,061 m high in the Carpathian Mountains in the west.
  3. In Kyiv, Saint Sophia Cathedral and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves) are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sources: Wikipedia: Ukraine, Wikipedia: Flag of Ukraine, Wikipedia: Kyiv, Wikipedia: Saint Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Ukraine

Ukraine capital quiz

  1. What is the capital of Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ?

    • Kyiv
    • London
    • Ljubljana
    • Vatican City
    Show answer

    Kyiv

  2. What is the capital of Poland ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ?

    • Riga
    • Warsaw
    • Belgrade
    • Dublin
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    Warsaw

  3. What is the capital of Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ?

    • Warsaw
    • Ljubljana
    • Madrid
    • Amsterdam
    Show answer

    Madrid

  4. What is the capital of Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น?

    • Rome
    • Pristina
    • Madrid
    • Stockholm
    Show answer

    Rome

  5. What is the capital of France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท?

    • Paris
    • Athens
    • Luxembourg
    • Kyiv
    Show answer

    Paris

Ukraine capital quiz tip

Kyiv is the Ukrainian-based spelling; Kiev is the older Russian-based one. They name the same capital.

Ukraine in Europe

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.

If you are learning capitals region by region โ€” far more effective than working alphabetically โ€” Europe is the block Ukraine belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Ukraine.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Ukraine?

The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.

Is Kiev the same as Kyiv?

Yes. Kyiv is the spelling based on Ukrainian and Kiev the older one based on Russian; both name the capital of Ukraine.

What is the population of Ukraine?

About 38,000,000, making it the 39th most populous country in the world.

How big is Ukraine?

603,500 square kilometres, ranking 45th by land area, at a density of 63.0 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Ukraine use?

The UAH, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Ukraine flag?

The flag of Ukraine is two horizontal stripes, blue on top and yellow below. The colours date back to medieval heraldry, and they are often said to show golden fields of grain under a blue sky. The flag was first officially adopted in 1918.

Which countries border Ukraine?

Ukraine shares land borders with Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Poland.

How can I remember the capital of Ukraine?

Kyiv is in the north-central part of the country and spreads across both banks of the Dnieper River. For the flag, picture a clear blue sky over a yellow wheat field.

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