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Ukraine

Country in Eastern Europe

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# Ukraine **Ukraine** is a country located in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe by area, after Russia. Known for its extensive fertile plains, the nation serves as a critical global exporter of grain and is considered a middle power in international affairs. ## Geography and Demographics * **Capital and Largest City:** Kyiv * **Major Urban Centers:** Kharkiv, Odesa, Dnipro * **Official Language:** Ukrainian * **Borders:** * **North:** Belarus * **East and Northeast:** Russia * **West:** Poland and Slovakia * **Southwest:** Hungary, Romania, and Moldova * **South/Southeast:** Black Sea and the Sea of Azov ## History ### Early History and Middle Ages Human habitation in the region dates back to 32,000 BC. In the 9th century, Ukraine became the center of **Kievan Rus’**, a powerful East Slavic state that emerged as the largest realm in Europe during the 10th and 11th centuries. Following its disintegration and subsequent destruction by the Mongols in the 13th century, the territory was contested by several powers, including the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Ottoman Empire. ### The Cossack Era and Imperial Rule The 17th century saw the rise of the **Cossack Hetmanate**, which was eventually partitioned and absorbed by the Russian Empire. The 19th and early 20th centuries were marked by the growth of Ukrainian nationalism. Following the 1917 Russian Revolution, the short-lived Ukrainian People's Republic was established before the territory was consolidated into the **Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (SSR)**, a founding member of the Soviet Union in 1922. ### The Soviet Period and World War II The 20th century was marked by significant tragedies: * **The Holodomor (1930s):** A human-made famine that killed millions of Ukrainians. * **World War II:** German occupation led to the deaths of approximately 7 million civilians, including a majority of Ukraine’s Jewish population. ### Modern Independence Ukraine regained independence in 1991 following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Significant milestones include: * **1996:** Adoption of a new constitution and transition to a market economy. * **2004–2005:** The **Orange Revolution**, which brought constitutional reforms. * **2014:** The **Euromaidan** protests and subsequent Revolution of Dignity. This period saw the Russian annexation of Crimea and the start of the war in Donbas. * **2022:** The full-scale **Russian invasion of Ukraine**, initiating the current phase of the ongoing conflict. ## Government and Military Ukraine is a **unitary semi-presidential republic**. * **International Standing:** A founding member of the United Nations (UN) and a member of the Council of Europe, WTO, and OSCE. * **Defense:** Its military is currently ranked as the sixth largest in the world, maintaining the eighth largest defense budget and one of the world's most sophisticated drone fleets. * **Aspirations:** Ukraine is an official candidate for European Union membership and formally applied to join NATO in 2022. ## Economy Ukraine possesses a transition economy characterized by: * **Agriculture:** Its vast fertile land makes it a vital global grain supplier, though production has been threatened by the ongoing war. * **Challenges:** The country faces the lowest nominal GDP per capita in Europe as of 2024 and continues to address issues regarding systemic corruption.

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