Russia
The largest country on Earth by a wide margin, Russia sprawls across two continents and eleven time zones - when the sun rises in Kaliningrad, it's already setting in Kamchatka.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A horizontal tricolour of white, blue and red, the root of the Pan-Slavic colours. No meaning is officially assigned, though popular tradition reads white as nobility, blue as loyalty and honesty, and red as courage and love.
Russia FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Moscow |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe, Asia, Eurasia |
| Population | 146,119,928 |
| Area | 17,075,400 km² |
| Population density | 9 /km² |
| Currency | Russian ruble (RUB) ₽ |
| Official language | Russian |
| Calling code | +7 |
| Internet TLD | .ru |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | RU / RUS |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's the largest country in the world, roughly the size of the entire surface of the dwarf planet Pluto.
- It spans eleven time zones across one continuous stretch of land, more than any other country's mainland.
- Lake Baikal, in Siberia, is the world's deepest and oldest freshwater lake, holding roughly a fifth of all unfrozen fresh water on the planet.
- The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world, running about 9,289 kilometres from Moscow to Vladivostok.
Russia FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
What is the population of Russia?
Russia has a population of about 146,119,928.
What currency does Russia use?
Russia uses the Russian ruble (RUB).
What languages are spoken in Russia?
The official language of Russia is Russian.
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