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Ukraine summary
Ukraine is a big country with around 43M Ukrainian. Official language is Ukrainian. Ukraine uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+02:00 with daylight saving time. Currency used in Ukraine is Hryvnia (UAH).
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ATMs in Ukraine are Very common. Internet speed in Ukraine is on average 11.2 Mbps. In Ukraine you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
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👨👩👦👦 43M ☀️ ~8 °C 🌧 ~44 mm 👍 Developed 🚩 604k km2 (233k mi²)
General
Socket 🔌
Ukraine uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
Languages 🗣️
- Ukrainian
Money
Currency 💱
1 UAH = 0.03 USDUkraine uses the Ukrainian hryvnia (symbol: ?), code UAH.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 hryvnias. Hryvnia is subdivided into 100 kopiykas. Coins come in denominations of 1 hryvnia and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 kopiykas.
ATM 🏧🏦
Very commonAutomatic teller machines are very common in Ukraine. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping 💁🏽
Not expected, but can leave extra tipTipping is usually not expected in Ukraine. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.
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Phone
Mobile Phone 📱
Roaming 🌐
Emergency Calls 🚨
Universal :911, 919
Police :911, 919
Ambulance :911, 919
Fire department :911, 919
Calling ☎️
InternationalTo call Ukraine, dial +, then 380 (the country code for Ukraine), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.
LocallyFor local calls within Ukraine, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 3112 .
international: + 380 3112 1234567
calling local: 03112 1234567
Internet connection
Internet Speed 💯
Internet speed in Ukraine is on average 11.2 Mbps.
Wifi 📡
WiFi coverage in Ukraine is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
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Driving
Rules 🚗
In Ukraine you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).
Limits 🚦
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways.
Weather
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