Ukraine Guide

Country Facts

  • Population: 45.7 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Kiev
  • Area: 603,700 sq km (233,090 sq miles)
  • Major languages: Ukrainian (official), Russian
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 63 years (men), 74 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 hryvnya = 100 kopiykas
  • Main exports: Military equipment, metals, pipes, machinery, petroleum products, textiles, agricultural products
  • GNI per capita: US $3,210 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .ua
  • International dialling code: +380

Climatological Information

Month Mean Temperature oC Mean Total Precipitation (mm) Mean Number of Precipitation Days
Daily
Minimum
Daily
Maximum
Jan -8.2 -2.6 47.7 16.7
Feb -6.8 -1.1 46.0 14.2
Mar -2.1 4.3 38.9 12.9
Apr 4.8 13.6 48.3 11.6
May 10.7 20.5 52.5 11.8
Jun 13.8 23.5 72.5 13.1
Jul 15.1 24.5 88.0 13.3
Aug 14.4 24.0 69.2 10.8
Sep 10.0 19.1 46.7 10.2
Oct 4.8 12.3 35.1 9.9
Nov 0.0 4.8 51.3 14.8
Dec -4.6 0.1 51.7 17.4