Random Facts
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LocationRussia is located in North Asia, and on the northern part of the country is the Arctic Ocean. It reaches all the way from Europe to the North Pacific Ocean. The entire area of the country is 17,098,242 square kilometers, including land and water. Almost fifty percent of the country is forest area. The capital of Russia is Moscow. They added two time zones in 2014, which creates a total of eleven time zones in Russia alone.
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Natural Resources
Some of the natural resources in Russia include; oil*, natural gas, coal, multiple minerals,
*Note: Russia is one of the world's largest producers of oil.
*Note: Russia is one of the world's largest producers of oil.
Miscellaneous Facts |
- Due to hydropower stations, Russia produces a good amount of renewable energy.
- Russia is a permanent seat holder in the UN Security Council.
Russian National Anthem |
St. Basil's Cathedral |
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