Russia
Russian Federation
Fact File
Capital and largest city = Moscow
Official languages = Russian
Area =
- Total 17,098,242 (Crimea not included) km2 (1st)
- Water (%) 13 (including swamps)
Population =
- 2015 estimate 143,975,923 (Crimea not included) (9th)
- Density 8.4/km2 (217th)
GDP (PPP) =
- Total $3.458 trillion[6] (6th)
- Per capita $24,067 (53rd)
GDP (nominal) =
- Total $1.176 trillion[6] (15th)
- Per capita $8,184 (74th)
Currency = Russian ruble (RUB)
Geography of Russia
Summary
Largest country in the world in terms of area but unfavorably located in relation to major sea lanes of the world.
Despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates (either too cold or too dry) for agriculture.
Mount Elbrus is Europe's tallest peak
Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world, is estimated to hold one fifth of the world's fresh water