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Ukraine

As an Eastern European country that has strategic importance especially with its
underground resources, we are evaluating Ukraine’s economic, geographical and

demographic characters together with its insurance activities.
Located in the Eastern Europe, Ukraine neighbors Belarus, Rus- With a population of approximately 44 million 33 thousand,
sia, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Moldova and Russia. 69.4 percent of Ukraine’s population live in urban areas.
With a surface area of approximately 603 thousand 550 square
kilometers, nearly 4 times the size of Georgia; 24 thousand 220 Average lifespan is 72.1 years
square kilometers of the country is covered with waters. Capital
city of the country is Kiev.
44.29 percent of the population consists of adults between 25
and 54 years old, followed by the age segment of 65 and older
Ukraine has a mild continental climate, with warm winters in the with a share of 16.3 percent, age segment of 0-14 years old with
south along the Black Sea, and hot summers nearly all around a share of 15.76 percent, age segment of 55-64 years old with a
the country. Iron, coal, manganese, natural gas, petroleum, salt, share of 13.8 percent, and age segment of 15-24 years old with
graphite, titanium, magnesium, kaolin, nickel and mercury are a share of 9.86 percent.
the major natural resources; with the addition of lumber and
cultivable lands as significant sources.

Environmental disasters are Macroeconomic indicators
crucial for Ukraine Capital Kiev
Population 44.033.874
71.2 percent of Ukraine’s lands are cultivable agricultural lands, Labor force 17.99 million
while 16.8 percent is covered in forests. The densest population Unemployment rate 9.5%
dwells in Kiev, followed by Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk
and Odesa as populous urban settlements. Southeastern region GDP (PPP) $368.8 billion
of the country is under radiation pollution due to the Chorno- GDP real growth rate 2.5%
byl nuclear center accident in 1986. Other known environmental
disasters include air and water pollution, land degradation, solid GDP per capita $8.700
waste management, and loss of biodiversity. Currency UAH (1 UAH = 0,032 EU)
Imports $44.42 billions
Ukrainian population is getting older Exports $36.85 billions

Source: CIA