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| Ukraine - IntroductionIntroduction to Ukraine![]() A country whose state song declares that 'Ukraine has not yet died' might not seem the most uplifting destination, but don't let that deter you. The country rewards travellers with hospitable people, magnificent architecture and miles of gently rolling steppe. Full country name: UkraineArea: 603,700 sq km Population: 48.05 million Capital City: Kiev (pop 2.6 million) People: Ukrainian 73%, Russian 22%, Jewish 1% Language: Ukrainian, Russian, Romanian, Polish, Hungarian Religion: Ukrainian Orthodox, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholic, Protestant, Jewish Government: republic Head of State: President Leonid Kuchma Head of Government: Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych GDP: US$218 billion GDP per capita: US$4,583 Annual Growth: -1.7% Inflation: 5.5% Major Industries: Coal, electric power, ferrous and nonferrous metals, machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food-processing (especially sugar), grain, sugar beets, sunflower seeds, vegetables, beef, milk Major Trading Partners: Russia, China, Turkey, Germany, Belarus, US, Poland, Italy Member of EU: no |