Ukraine is located in Eastern Europe, bordering several countries in the west and Russia and Belarus to the north and east. With an area of over 603,500 square kilometers, it is the largest country located entirely in Europe. Ukraine has a GDP of $341 billion and a workforce of 25 million people, making it one of the top economies in the region. As the geographic center of Europe, Ukraine functions as an important trade hub between the EU, Middle East, and Asia, with free trade agreements with the EU and several other partners.