Ukraine For Kids

Here are some fascinating facts about Ukraine for Kids. These facts were researched and compiled especially for kids to learn about the countries the world talkes about. We keep the people of this beautiful country in our thoughts and prayers.

• Population: almost 44 million people (2022)
• Capital: Kyiv with 3.5 million inhabitants 
• Name: Україна (Ukraina)
• Government: Semi-presidential federation
• President: Wolodymyr Zelenskyy
• Official Language: Ukrainian
• Literacy: More than 99% of all adults can read and write
• Religion: predominantly Christian (87%), mainly Orthodox 60%, Muslim and Jewish only about 1 % each
• Currency: 1 hryvnia = 100 kopiyka
• National Holiday: 24 August (Independence Day)
• History: Modern human settlements in the area date back to 32,000 BCE. Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union (USSR) from 1922- 1991. In July 1990, the declaration of state sovereignty was signed in Ukraine and on 24 August 1991 the Ukrainian parliament declared the country’s independence. Since 2014 Russian forces occupy the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as well as the Crimean peninsula. On 24 February 2022 Russia invaded the country and started a war against Ukraine
• National symbols: trident and national colours blue and yellow