Ukraine is a country beginning with the letter U. The country is located in south-eastern Europe, on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Ukraine borders on Russia, Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and Belarus. According to the administrative division, the state consists of 24 oblasts, 2 separate cities and a republic. The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv. The currency in the country is hryvnia (UAH), and the national language is Ukrainian.
Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe after Russia, the first to lie entirely within Europe. Due to the abundance of natural resources and fertile soil, the country has often been the center of many fights. As a result, it gained independence only in 1991. Despite its difficult history, the country has a rich culture and traditions deeply rooted in society.