Clues
Use these details to boost your ability to identify specific countries in the game.
Identity & symbols
Language
Ukrainian (uses Cyrillic script), with some regional languages like Russian; special characters include ї, є, ґ.
Culture
Look for Ukrainian cultural markers such as traditional folk art, Easter eggs (Pysanky), and specific cuisine signs like borscht or varenyky.
Miscellaneous
Distinctive blue and yellow street furniture and public transport vehicles; trams are common in many cities.
Capital
Kyiv
Environment & landscape
Environment
Diverse landscapes including flat plains, rolling hills, and the Carpathian Mountains; significant natural features include rivers like the Dnieper.
Infrastructure
Architectural styles vary from Soviet-era buildings in cities to traditional wooden houses in rural areas; cities like Kyiv showcase a mix of modern and historical architecture.
Coverage
True
Foliage
Common tree types include oak, birch, and pine, with grasses varying from tall steppes to lush riverbank vegetation.
Topography
Ukraine features a mix of flat plains, rolling hills, and some mountainous regions, particularly in the west (Carpathians).
Roads & transportation
Cars
Vehicle registration plates are white with blue markings; they start with a two-letter regional code followed by a sequence of numbers and letters.
Driving
Vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
Signs
Road signs are typically blue and white, with Cyrillic text; warning signs often use a triangular shape.
Stop
Stop signs read 'STOP' in Ukraine.
Bollards
Bollards in Ukraine are generally simple and functional, often painted in bright colors for visibility and may include reflective elements.
Poles
Utility poles in Ukraine are typically wooden or concrete and often have multiple wires, including power lines and telecommunications cables.