Diversity, beauty, and a rich history are just a few words that describe unique Ukraine. Travelers will find countless fascinating places to explore here.
How many regions are there in Ukraine?
Ukraine is divided into 24 regions and has one autonomous republic — Crimea. The country also comprises several historical and geographical regions shaped by their history, culture, and geography.
Historical and geographical regions of Ukraine
Ukraine's main historical and geographical regions are:
- Western Ukraine
- Central Ukraine
- Northern Ukraine
- Eastern Ukraine
- Southern Ukraine
Central Ukraine
Central Ukraine includes the following regions:
Popular cities in Central Ukraine:
- Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is the country's largest city
- Cherkasy is the administrative center of Cherkasy Region
- Poltava is a city with a rich historical heritage
- Kropyvnytskyi is the administrative center of Kirovohrad Region
- Vinnytsia is a well-known cultural and economic center
- Uman is home to the famous Sofiyivka Park
- Bila Tserkva is a historic center of Kyiv Region
- Dnipro is one of Ukraine's largest cities and a major industrial and economic center
- Kryvyi Rih is an important center of metallurgy
Western Ukraine
Western Ukraine includes:
Popular cities in Western Ukraine:
- Lviv is Ukraine's tourism capital
- Ivano-Frankivsk is the heart of Prykarpattia
- Uzhhorod is the historic center of Zakarpattia
- Chernivtsi has a rich architectural heritage
- Lutsk is the regional center of Volyn
- Drohobych is a historic salt-producing city
- Truskavets is a popular spa resort
Northern Ukraine
Northern Ukraine includes:
Popular cities in Northern Ukraine:
- Kyiv is Ukraine's largest city
- Chernihiv is one of Ukraine's oldest cities
- Sumy is a regional center with a developed industrial sector
- Nizhyn is a city known for its university
- Pryluky is an industrial center of the Chernihiv area
Southern Ukraine
Southern Ukraine includes:
- Odesa
- Mykolaiv
- Kherson
- Zaporizhzhia
- Autonomous Republic of Crimea
Ukraine's largest, smallest, and longest regions
- Ukraine's largest region is Odesa, with an area of 33,310 km². It lies on the Black Sea coast and has one of the country's largest ports.
- Ukraine's smallest region is Chernivtsi, with an area of 8,100 km². Despite its small size, the region has a wealth of cultural heritage and tourist attractions.
- Ukraine's longest region is Dnipropetrovsk, extending farther from north to south than any other region. It is one of the country's most important industrial regions and is home to major metallurgy and mechanical engineering enterprises.
Every region of Ukraine has its own distinctive character and diversity, inviting travelers to discover new parts of the country and enjoy their tourism potential.
