Russia 🇷🇺
Russia 🇷🇺: capital Moscow, population 144 million, located in Europe/Asia. Currency: Russian Ruble (₽). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Moscow
- Population: 144 million
- Continent: Europe/Asia
- Language: Russian
- Currency: Russian Ruble (₽)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Russian Federation
- Area: 17,098,242 km² (6,601,665 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Russian
- Internet domain: .ru
Fun Facts About Russia
- The largest country in the world by area, spanning 11 time zones.
- Has the deepest lake in the world.
- Sent the first human into space in 1961.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russia known for?
Russia is known for several things — The largest country in the world by area, spanning 11 time zones; Has the deepest lake in the world; Sent the first human into space in 1961.
How big is Russia?
Russia covers about 17,098,242 square kilometers (6,601,665 square miles), in the Eastern Europe region.
Is Russia landlocked?
No. Russia has a coastline and shares land borders with 14 neighboring countries.
What are people from Russia called?
People from Russia are called Russian.
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
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