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🇷🇺 Russia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Russia is a country in Eastern Europe / North Asia, Europe/Asia. It covers a total area of 17,098,242 km² and has a coastline of 37,653 km. It shares land borders with 14 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe/Asia
geographical region
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Region
Eastern Europe / North Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
17,098,242 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
8.4/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
37,653 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+2 to +12
UTC offset
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Independence
862
established
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Climate
Extremely varied — subarctic to temperate, continental
general type

Location and Position

Russia is situated in Eastern Europe / North Asia, within the broader continent of Europe/Asia. The country has a coastline of 37,653 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Russia covers a total area of 17,098,242 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 144.1M across this area, the population density is 8.4/km². The capital city is Moscow.

Climate

The climate of Russia is extremely varied — subarctic to temperate, continental. The best time to visit is generally May–September, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Russia

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Norway
Oslo
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Finland
Helsinki
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Estonia
Tallinn
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Latvia
Riga
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Lithuania
Vilnius
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Poland
Warsaw
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Belarus
Minsk
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Ukraine
Kyiv
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Georgia
Tbilisi
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Azerbaijan
Baku
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Kazakhstan
Astana
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China
Beijing
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Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar
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North Korea
Pyongyang

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Russia located?

Russia is located in Eastern Europe / North Asia, Europe/Asia. The capital city is Moscow.

How large is Russia?

Russia has a total area of 17,098,242 km² with a population density of 8.4/km².

What countries border Russia?

Russia shares land borders with: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, North Korea.

What is the climate of Russia?

The climate of Russia is Extremely varied — subarctic to temperate, continental. The best time to visit is May–September.

What timezone is Russia in?

Russia observes UTC+2 to +12 timezone.

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