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Country Name |
Ukraine |
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Continent |
Europe |
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Surface area |
603,628 km² |
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Capital |
Kiev |
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Population |
45,960,000 |
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Language |
Ukraine |
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Currency |
Hryvnia (UAH) |
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Time zone |
+1hr compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00380 |
There have been no relevant reports in the past 90 days.
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
This viral disease is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. Vaccination is recommended when staying in areas with a higher risk of infection. The risk decreases in the winter months.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16 who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.
Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, Leishmaniasis, and West Nile virus are present in Southern Europe. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Ukraine borders Russia to the north and east, Belarus to the north, Romania and Moldova to the south, Hungary to the southwest, and Slovakia and Poland to the west. The southern shore of the country overlooks a large stretch of the Black Sea.
The country’s landscape predominantly consists of vast plains, relatively low plateaus and rounded peaks.
The climate is continental with marked annual temperature excursions that range from an average of -5°C in winter to 20°C and above in summer.
Precipitation varies according to the region. While rainfall on the Black Sea coastline tends to be low and decreases further in the central region, it increases a great deal in the north of the country. In fact, this area is strongly influenced by the air that comes in from the Atlantic and has lush forests and no shortage of swampland.
