Ukraine, (Ukrainian spelling Ukraine), country in southeastern Europe, is the second largest of the continent after Russia. Economically, Ukraine is a major industrial and agricultural producer. Ukraine country is well endowed in natural resources and has long been known as Europe's and later the USSR's breadbasket.

Ukraine is located mostly in the moderate climatic zone, except for southern coast of Crimea, which is in the subtropical zone. The southern part of Ukraine lies at the same latitude as the northern part of Italy. Ukraine has five cities with one million habitants or more: Kiev (2.6 million), Kharkov (1.5 million), Donetsk (1.1 million), Dnepropetrovsk (1.1 million), and Odessa (1.0 million). Ukraine economy can be classified as developed economy, given its overall level of industrial and agricultural output.

Overall, Ukraine has a well-developed and diverse transportation system. Ukrainian railroad network is extensive and links major cities with industrial enterprises. The currency is Hryvnia and 1 hryvnia equals to 5.61 INR.