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Russia Facts & Information
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| Location |
Northern Asia, bordering the Arctic Ocean,
between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean |
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| Climate |
Ranges from steppes in the south through humid
continental in much of European Russia; subarctic in Siberia
to tundra climate in the polar north; winters vary from cool
along Black Sea coast to frigid in Siberia; summers vary from
warm in the steppes to cool along Arctic coast |
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| Terrain |
Broad plain with low hills west of Urals;
vast coniferous forest and tundra in Siberia; uplands and mountains
along southern border regions |
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| Population |
143,420,309 |
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| Nationality |
Russian |
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| Ethnic groups |
Russian 79.8%, Tatar 3.8%, Ukrainian 2%, Bashkir 1.2%, Chuvash
1.1% |
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| Religions |
Russian Orthodox, Muslim |
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| Languages |
Russian |
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| Government Type |
Federation |
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| Capital |
Moscow |
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| Currency |
Russian ruble (RUR) |
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| Description of Flag |
Three equal horizontal bands of white, blue,
and red. |
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| Russia Flag |
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More Information
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