Russia
Russia is a country in Eastern Europe / North Asia, Europe/Asia. Its capital is Moscow, with a population of approximately 144.1M and a total area of 17,098,242 km². The official language is Russian and the currency is the Ruble (RUB).
📊 Quick Facts about Russia
Russia covers an area of 17,098,242 km² with a population density of 8.4/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $2.24T ($15,560 per capita) and gained independence in 862. It has a coastline of 37,653 km.
Russia is so vast that it spans 11 time zones. When it's midnight in Kaliningrad, it's already 9am the next day in Kamchatka. Lake Baikal alone contains 20% of the world's unfrozen surface freshwater.
✈️ Travel Information for Russia
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🏛 Must-See Places in Russia
A UNESCO fortress complex and iconic red-brick square at the heart of Russia
A UNESCO lake holding 20% of Earth's unfrozen freshwater, 25 million years old
One of the world's largest art museums in St. Petersburg's Winter Palace
The world's longest railway, 9,289km crossing 8 time zones from Moscow to Vladivostok
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What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
What continent is Russia in?
Russia is located in Europe/Asia, in the Eastern Europe / North Asia region.
What currency does Russia use?
Russia uses the Ruble (RUB). The international calling code is +7.
What is the GDP of Russia?
Russia has a GDP of $2.24T, with a GDP per capita of $15,560.
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