Ukraine's population is 48 million people. The country has a developed industrial and agricultural infrastructure. Rich soils (so-called "black soil") make 44% of Ukraine's territories. High professional level of human resources, low production costs, areas with privilege tax treatment, not fully formed markets; all this makes Ukraine an attractive target for foreign investments as well as for joint businesses.

Language: Ukrainian and Russian.

Territory: 603700 sq. km (893 km North to South and 1316 km East to West).

Neighboring countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Romania, Moldova.

Climate: moderate continental, a lot milder than in neighboring Russian regions. The Crimean peninsula boasts of 270 sunny days in a year, which allows developing traditional recreational industries.

State: president - parliamentary republic.

The highest law-making authority: Verkhovna Rada (the Parliament).

The executive power is implemented through the Cabinet of Ministers.

The head of the executive power is the President of the country.

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The capital: Kiev.

Currency: hryvna (UAH) to see the exchange rate, please, click here.

National holidays: New Year's day (January, 1), Orthodox Christmas (January, 7), International Women's Day (March, 8), Orthodox Easter (dates vary), May Day (May, 1, 2), Victory Day (May, 9), Orthodox Pentacost (dates vary) Constitution Day (June, 28), Independence Day (August, 24).