Ukraine is a large country in Eastern Europe known for its Orthodox churches, Black Sea coastline and forested mountains. Its capital, Kiev, features the gold-domed St. Sophia’s Cathedral, with 11th-century mosaics and frescoes. Overlooking the Dnieper River is the Kiev Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a Christian pilgrimage site housing Scythian tomb relics and catacombs containing mummified Orthodox monks
Population: 44.39 million
Capital: Kyiv
Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
Official languages: Ukrainiane
Different ways to move around: You can easily use domestic flights to travel between big cities. The train systeme is really reliable. If you are planning on renting a car, roads are often potholed and driving standards can be poor.
