Russia map and facts
Russian Federation · Eastern Europe, Europe. Capital: Moscow.
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Russia in context
Russia is home to about 146 million people, 1.83% of the world's population, on 17,098,242 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 14 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.
Closest in size in Europe: compare Russia and Ukraine. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.
Russia FAQ
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
What is the population of Russia?
About 146 million people (146,028,325), which ranks 9th of 197 countries.
How big is Russia?
Russia covers 17,098,242 km² (6,601,663 sq mi), the 1st-largest country by area.
What continent is Russia in?
Russia is in Europe, in the Eastern Europe subregion.
What countries border Russia?
Russia borders 14 countries: Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine.
What language is spoken in Russia?
Official or national language: Russian.