Ukraine

Ukraine is Europe's largest country lying entirely within the continent.

Country

At a glance

Useful facts for planning

Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Kyiv

Currency: Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)

Best time: May–Sep

Weather: Temperate continental; warm summers and cold winters

Top attractions: Kyiv • Lviv • Odesa • Carpathian Mountains • historic castles and churches

Nature: Carpathian Mountains • Black Sea coast • forests • rivers • steppe landscapes

Quick fact: Ukraine is Europe's largest country lying entirely within the continent.