Ukraine
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the resulting regained independence, Ukraine has been struggling with enormous economic and sociopolitical challenges. Corruption, mismanagement, unemployment and poverty are some of them. Since the annexation of Crimea in 2014, the eastern part of the country has also been in the throes of war. In 2022, the Russian invasion led to widespread destruction. It claimed numerous victims and triggered a massive movement of refugees.
FACTS & FIGURES
Capital: Kiew
Area: 603 550 km2
Population: 43,7 mio.
Life expectancy: 73,2 years
Children mortality: 7,4 (per 1000)
Alphabetization: 99,8 %
Religions: Orthodox, Ukrainian Catholics, Roman Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, Jews
