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Ukraine Neighboring Countries

Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe (Europe), with its capital in Kyiv. The official language is Ukrainian. The currency is Ukrainian hryvnia.

What are the neighboring countries of Ukraine? Ukraine shares land borders with 7 countries. These Ukraine neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Ukraine at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Ukraine neighboring countries are: Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Ukraine and its border countries. The map highlights Ukraine in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Ukraine

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Ukraine?

Ukraine shares land borders with 7 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Ukraine?

The neighboring countries of Ukraine are: Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Romania.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as Ukraine?

Countries in Europe with 7 land borders: Poland, Hungary.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Ukraine?

Countries in Europe with more than 7 land borders: Russia, Germany, Austria, France, Serbia.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Ukraine?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 7 land borders: Italy, Belarus, Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and 35 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Ukraine?

The capitals of countries bordering Ukraine are:
  • Belarus: Minsk
  • Moldova: Chișinău
  • Russia: Moscow
  • Slovakia: Bratislava
  • Poland: Warsaw
  • Hungary: Budapest
  • Romania: Bucharest

What are the country codes of Ukraine's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Ukraine's neighbors are:
  • Belarus: BY (ISO 2) / BLR (ISO 3)
  • Moldova: MD (ISO 2) / MDA (ISO 3)
  • Russia: RU (ISO 2) / RUS (ISO 3)
  • Slovakia: SK (ISO 2) / SVK (ISO 3)
  • Poland: PL (ISO 2) / POL (ISO 3)
  • Hungary: HU (ISO 2) / HUN (ISO 3)
  • Romania: RO (ISO 2) / ROU (ISO 3)