Ukraine

Faq about Ukraine

  • What religion is Ukraine mostly?

    As of 2025, about 68% of Ukrainians consider themselves religious, showing a slight decline from previous years. Around 72% identify as Christian. Among them, 29% belong to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, 24% identify as Orthodox without choosing a specific church, 8% are Ukrainian Greek Catholics, 8% follow the Ukrainian Orthodox Church linked to the Moscow Patriarchate, 2% are Protestant, and 1% are Roman Catholic.

  • Why is Ukraine so important?

    Ukraine has large areas of fertile land, making it an important exporter of grain. However, since 2022, grain production has gone down because of the Russian invasion, which has raised concerns about global food security. Ukraine is also seen as a middle power in world affairs.

  • Why is Ukraine so rich?

    Ukraine has a developing social market economy. It has many key features of a strong European economy, including rich farmland, a solid industrial base, skilled workers, and a good education system. The country also has large mineral resources spread across its territory.

  • Does Ukraine have gold?

    The Berehove mine is one of the biggest gold mines in Ukraine and also among the largest in the world. It is found in the southwest part of Ukraine, in Zakarpattia Oblast. The mine is believed to hold about 14.4 million ounces of gold and 144 million ounces of silver.