What is the Capital of Ukraine?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Ukraine is Kyiv. Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, Europe, with a population of 32,862,000. The official currency is the Ukrainian hryvnia and the primary language spoken is Ukrainian.
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Kyiv at a glance
| Capital city | Kyiv |
|---|---|
| Country | Ukraine |
| Region | Eastern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 32,862,000 (47th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH) |
| Calling code | +380 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Ukraine
- Minsk, capital of Belarus
- Budapest, capital of Hungary
- ChiΘinΔu, capital of Moldova
- Warsaw, capital of Poland
- Bucharest, capital of Romania
- Moscow, capital of Russia
- Bratislava, capital of Slovakia
Ukraine in context
- Ukraine covers 603,550 kmΒ², making it the 44th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 54 people per kmΒ² ranks 129th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia.
- With 32,862,000 people, Ukraine holds about 17.2% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- That is roughly 3.9% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ukraine is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Ukraine β FAQ
What is the capital of Ukraine?
The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv.
Is Kyiv the largest city in Ukraine?
Yes β Kyiv is both the capital and the largest city of Ukraine.
What country is Kyiv in?
Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine.
What continent is Kyiv in?
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is located in Europe.
Is Kyiv the capital of Ukraine?
Yes β Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine.
Kyiv is the capital of which country?
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine, in Eastern Europe.
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