Ukraine — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Ukraine: capital Kyiv, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Ukraine is in Europe. Its capital is Kyiv.

Climate

Temperate continental; Mediterranean on the southern Crimean coast with cold winters and warm summers

Mostly fertile plains (steppes) and plateaus; Carpathian Mountains in the west; marshes in the north

Ukraine has the deepest metro station in the world - Arsenalna in Kyiv at 105.5m deep.

Ukraine is the largest country entirely within Europe by area.

The Tunnel of Love near Klevan is a natural railway tunnel formed by trees that has become one of the most romantic spots in the world.

882: Kyivan Rus' established as a major medieval state

1654: Treaty of Pereyaslav with Muscovy

1918: Ukrainian People's Republic declared independence

1991: Declaration of independence from the Soviet Union

2004: Orange Revolution leads to democratic reforms

2014: Euromaidan Revolution and start of conflict in eastern regions