Russia
Russland
Russia is in Europe. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.
Borders: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine
- Capital
- Moscow
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Osteuropa
- Area
- 17,098,242 km²
- Population
- 143,513,328
- Language
- Russian
- Neighbours
- Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine
Did you know?
- Oddities
Russia was larger in area than the dwarf planet Pluto — until the New Horizons probe showed in 2015 that Pluto is slightly larger than thought.
- Geography
The country spans eleven time zones.
- Geography
With 14 neighbouring states, Russia shares the world record with China.
- Nature
Lake Baikal holds about 20 percent of Earth’s unfrozen fresh water.
- Oddities
At their closest point, Russia and the United States are only about four kilometres apart — between the two Diomede Islands.
Frequently asked questions about Russia
Moscow is the capital of Russia.
Russia is in Europe.
Russia has about 143,513,328 inhabitants.
Russia covers about 17,098,242 km².
In Russia people speak Russian.
Russia borders: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, Mongolia, Norway, Poland and Ukraine.