Ukraine
Country in Eastern Europe
Coordinates:
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Ukraine (Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found., Ukrayina) is a country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Belarus to the north, Russia to the northeast and east, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west, and Romania and Moldova to the southwest. It has a coastline along the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast, respectively. Ukraine is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, covering an area of 603,628 square kilometers.
History
Early history
The territory of modern Ukraine has been inhabited since 32,000 BC. The Neolithic Trypillian culture flourished between 4500 BC and 3000 BC. During the Iron Age, the land was inhabited by Cimmerians, Scythians, and Sarmatians.
Kievan Rus'
In the 9th century, the Kievan Rus' emerged as a powerful state, with its capital in Kyiv. It was a federation of Slavic tribes under the rule of the Varangians. The state adopted Christianity in 988 under Vladimir the Great, marking the beginning of the Christianization of the region.
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Following the decline of Kievan Rus', the territory was divided among various powers, including the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Cossacks emerged as a distinct group in the 15th century, playing a significant role in the region's history.
Russian Empire and Soviet Union
In the late 18th century, Ukraine was absorbed into the Russian Empire. Following the Russian Revolution, Ukraine declared independence in 1917 but was soon incorporated into the Soviet Union as the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
Independence
Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991, following a failed coup in Moscow. The country has since undergone significant political and economic changes.
Geography
Ukraine is characterized by fertile plains, or steppes, and plateaus, crossed by rivers such as the Dnieper, Seversky Donets, Dniester, and Southern Bug. The Carpathian Mountains are located in the west, and the Crimean Mountains are in the south.
Politics
Ukraine is a unitary republic under a semi-presidential system. The President is the head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government. The Verkhovna Rada is Ukraine's unicameral parliament.
Economy
Ukraine has a mixed economy, with agriculture, industry, and services sectors. It is known for its production of grain, particularly wheat and corn, and is a major exporter of steel and other metals.
Culture
Ukrainian culture is a blend of Eastern European traditions, with influences from neighboring countries. The country is known for its folk music, dance, and art, including the famous pysanky (decorated eggs).
Related pages
Gallery
National anthem of Ukraine
Orthographic projection of Ukraine
Map of Ukraine in Europe
Topographic map of Ukraine
Indo-European migrations
Principalities of Kievan Rus'
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
Bohdan Khmelnytsky
Polish troops in Kyiv
Ukrainian national costumes
Holodomor in Kharkiv
Les Kurbas
Ruined Kyiv in WWII
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Khrushchev and Brezhnev
Signing the Agreement to eliminate the USSR
Euromaidan in Kyiv
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Constitution of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky
Klov Palace
Batumi International Conference
EU DCFTA EFTA map
Ukrainian military vehicle
Ukrainian HIMARS in Zaporizhya
Map of Ukraine with cities
Spasiv, Rivne Oblast
Electricity production sources
Native languages in Ukraine
St. Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv
Ukrainian elections 2014
Pysanky
Christmas Vertep in Lviv
St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery
Rushnyk
Kozak-banduryst
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