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Neighboring Countries of Ukraine

Q: Which is the longest border of Ukraine?

The longest land border of Ukraine is with Russia (1,944 km); the shortest is with Slovakia (97 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Ukraine?

The land borders of Ukraine total 5,581 km. By number of neighbours Ukraine ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Ukraine shares land borders with 7 countries: Russia (1,944 km), Moldova (1,202 km), Belarus (1,111 km), Romania (601 km), Poland (498 km), Hungary (128 km) and Slovakia (97 km).

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Neighbouring countries (#12 of 236)

5,581 km

Total land borders

2,782 km

Coastline

603,550

Area in km²

Ukraine
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Countries bordering Ukraine

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Ukraine citizens
Russia	1,944 km	Moscow	Visa-free · 90 days
Moldova	1,202 km	Chisinau in Romanian	Visa-free · 90 days
Belarus	1,111 km	Minsk	Visa-free
Romania	601 km	Bucharest	Visa-free · 90 days
Poland	498 km	Warsaw	Visa-free · 90 days
Hungary	128 km	Budapest	Visa-free · 90 days
Slovakia	97 km	Bratislava	Visa-free · 90 days

Russia accounts for 35% of Ukraine's 5,581 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Ukraine

Location

Eastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Poland, Belarus, Romania, and Moldova in the west and Russia in the east

Area

603,550 km² — almost four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas

Terrain

Mostly fertile plains (steppes) and plateaus, with mountains found only in the west (the Carpathians) or in the extreme south of the Crimean Peninsula

Climate

Temperate continental; Mediterranean only on the southern Crimean coast; precipitation disproportionately distributed, highest in west and north, lesser in east and southeast; winters vary from cool along the Black Sea to cold farther inland; warm summers across the greater part of the country, hot in the south

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Hora Hoverla 2,061 m. Lowest: Black Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 175 m.

Natural resources

Iron ore, coal, manganese, natural gas, oil, salt, sulfur, graphite, titanium, magnesium, kaolin, nickel, mercury, timber, arable land

Natural hazards

Occasional floods; occasional droughts

Good to know

Strategic position at the crossroads between Europe and Asia; second-largest country in Europe after Russia

Neighbours of Ukraine's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 7 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Ukraine

How many countries border Ukraine?

Ukraine shares land borders with 7 countries: Russia (1,944 km), Moldova (1,202 km), Belarus (1,111 km), Romania (601 km), Poland (498 km), Hungary (128 km) and Slovakia (97 km).

Which is the longest border of Ukraine?

The longest land border of Ukraine is with Russia (1,944 km); the shortest is with Slovakia (97 km).

Is Ukraine landlocked?

No. Ukraine has 2,782 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Ukraine?

The land borders of Ukraine total 5,581 km. By number of neighbours Ukraine ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Ukraine citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Ukraine citizens can visit 7 of 7 neighbouring countries visa-free: Russia, Moldova, Belarus, Romania, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.

What is the highest point of Ukraine?

Hora Hoverla 2,061 m. The lowest point is Black Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).