Ukraine: Overview

Spruced up and ready for the future, Ukraine has never looked more welcoming.

Ukraine's Orange Revolution has ushered in an new era, and a rousing sense of rebellion and thirst for change still lingers in the air here. In the frenetic capital, Kyiv, citizens flaunt bold fashions and fresh attitudes as they smoke, drink, dance and sing wherever and whenever they want.

Fast Facts

Country Full Name

Ukraine

Population

48,055,000

Currency

Name: Hryvnia
Code: UAH
Symbol: hry

Electrical Plugs

European plug with two circular metal pins
220V 50Hz

Languages Spoken

Official: Ukrainian

Time Zones

GMT/UTC +2 

Country Dialing Code

+380

Weights & Measures

Metric

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