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Country Facts:
Japan vs. Ukraine

Learn about the similarities and differences between Japan and Ukraine by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Japan vs. Ukraine - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of Ukraine is 59.69% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
145 920 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

18 486.4 mi
1 728.7 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Japan is Tokyo, with a population of about 13 161 800 people. In contrast, the largest city in Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

13 161 800 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, its height is 12 388 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

Highest recorded temperature

In Japan, the highest temperature ever measured was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi, while in Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi
107.6°F
Luhansk

Lowest recorded temperature

In Japan, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, while in Ukraine, the lowest temperature was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō
-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

Japan vs. Ukraine - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Japan is about 126 476 461, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
126 476 461 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 84.7 years in Japan and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

84.7 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 48.6 years in Japan and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

48.6 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.37% in Japan and -0.49% in Ukraine.

-0.37%
-0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Japan and 99.8% in Ukraine.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Japan, the main language is Japanese, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

japanese
ukrainian

Religion

In Japan, the main religion is Shintō; in Ukraine, the main religion is Christianity.

shintō
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/174
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 23/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Japan: 41 733 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

41 733 Int$
Ranking: 35/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 101/194

Currency

Japan: Yen (JPY). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

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JPY
Yen
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Ukraine: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Japan has left-hand traffic, Ukraine has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Japan - April, May, September, October; Ukraine - July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B47 EUR - 54 EUR
T118 EUR - 151 EUR
B16 EUR - 22 EUR
T44 EUR - 63 EUR

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