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Russia — silhouette, capital and facts
Russia is in Europe/Asia and its capital is Moscow. With about 144 million people and 17,098,246 km², it ranks 1st in area and 9th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Russia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Moscow
- Continent
- Europe/Asia
- Population
- about 144 million
- Area
- 17,098,246 km²
- Language
- Russian
- Currency
- Ruble
- Flag colors
- white, blue, red
Borders
Russia shares a land border with 6 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Ukraine, Finland, Belarus.
Fun facts about Russia
- Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake on Earth and holds about a fifth of its liquid surface fresh water.
- The Trans-Siberian Railway links Moscow and Vladivostok, covering about 9,300 kilometers.
- The country spans 11 time zones, more than any other.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
Which continent is Russia in?
Russia is in Europe/Asia.
Which countries border Russia?
Russia shares a land border with 6 countries: China, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Ukraine, Finland, Belarus.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Russia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Russia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Russia?
Lake Baikal in Siberia is the deepest lake on Earth and holds about a fifth of its liquid surface fresh water. The Trans-Siberian Railway links Moscow and Vladivostok, covering about 9,300 kilometers. The country spans 11 time zones, more than any other.
More countries in Europe/Asia
Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Russia. It is only an approximation.
- Kazakhstan — Astana, Asia
- Honduras — Tegucigalpa, Central America
- Slovakia — Bratislava, Europe
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