Geography and History
What is the second largest country in Europe, after Russia?
Ukraine
Where is Ukraine located?
Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Belarus to the north, Russia to the northeast and east, Moldova and Transnistria to the southwest, Romania to the south, and Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland to the west. It also has a coastline along the Black Sea to the south.
Which river forms the majority of Ukraine's border with Belarus?
The Dnieper River
What ancient Greek colony thrived in Crimea, now part of Ukraine?
Chersonesos
When did Ukraine gain independence from the Soviet Union?
August 24, 1991
What was the name of the major student protest movement in Ukraine in 2013-2014?
Euromaidan
Which city was the capital of Ukraine during World War II, but suffered devastating damage?
Kyiv (Kiev)
What infamous nuclear power plant disaster occurred in northern Ukraine in 1986?
The Chernobyl disaster
Culture and People
What is the national language of Ukraine?
Ukrainian
What traditional dish, considered Ukraine's national dish, features beetroot and sour cream?
Borscht
What type of martial art originated in Ukraine, known for its acrobatic kicks and leg sweeps?
Hopak
Who is the national poet of Ukraine, whose works celebrate nature and Ukrainian identity?
Taras Shevchenko
Which Ukrainian writer won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016?
Svetlana Alexievich
What is the name of Ukraine's national instrument, a stringed lute-like instrument?
Bandura
What is the national flower of Ukraine, a sunflower-like flower symbolizing love and loyalty?
The mallow
Who is the Ukrainian ballet dancer famous for her gravity-defying leaps and spins?
Oksana Baiul
Fun Facts and Curiosities
What is the name of the world's deepest metro station, located in Kyiv?
Arsenalna station
What unique geological feature known as the "Sea of Eyes" can be found near Odessa?
Lake Saksagan
Which Ukrainian city boasts the longest tram line in the world, stretching over 35 kilometers?
Kryvyi Rih
What Ukrainian city gave its name to the popular blue and yellow striped melon variety?
Kherson
Which Ukrainian brand produces the world's largest aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya?
Antonov
What does the Ukrainian phrase "Slava Ukraini!" mean?
"Glory to Ukraine!"
What famous video game company was founded in Ukraine, known for games like Metro 2033 and Stalker?
4A Games
What Ukrainian dish is traditionally served on Christmas Eve, consisting of 12 symbolic dishes?
Sviata Vecheria (Holy Supper)
What traditional Ukrainian folk art technique involves decorating eggs with wax and dyes?
Pysanky
What is the name of the annual international film festival held in Odessa?
Odesa International Film Festival
Which Ukrainian city boasts the world's tallest chimney, exceeding 330 meters?
Enerhodar
What unique geological formation in western Ukraine features sandstone pillars resembling giant mushrooms?
The Dniester Canyon
What Ukrainian city was once known as the "Pearl of the Black Sea" for its opulent architecture and resorts?
Yalta
What unusual natural phenomenon occurs in the Sivash Lake in Crimea, turning the water pink due to microscopic shrimp?
The pink color of Sivash Lake in Crimea is due to the Dunaliella salina algae that grows there. When exposed to sunlight, the algae produces beta-carotene, which gives the lake its color.