Ukraine[a] is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest country in Europe after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast. [b] Ukraine also borders Belarus to the north; Poland and Slovakia to the west; Hungary, Romania and Moldova [c] to the southwest; and the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov to the south and southeast.
Geographical and historical treatment of Ukraine, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Ukraine is located in eastern Europe and is the second largest country on the continent after Russia.