Geography of Ukraine

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Ukraine is considered to be a large nation because of its total area. Its total land area is 603,500 km² (approx. 233,012 mi²). Continental shelf of Ukraine is approximately 79,142 km² (around 30,557 mi²). Ukraine is located in Europe. Europe is a continent whose borders date back to the period of antiquity. European countries include, but are not limited to, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Malta, and The Vatican. Ukraine has 7 neighbouring countries. Its neighbours include Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia. Ukraine is not a landlocked country. It means that is is bordered by at least one major body of water. The average elevation range of Ukraine is 175 m (574 ft).