Russia Geography Quiz

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What is the total number of time zones that Russia spans?

  • 8 time zones
  • 15 time zones
  • 11 time zones (correct)
  • 20 time zones

Which ocean does Russia not border?

  • Arctic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Indian Ocean (correct)
  • Atlantic Ocean

What is the currency of Russia?

  • Dollar
  • Yen
  • Ruble (correct)
  • Euro

What is the length of the Russian border?

<p>57,792 km (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymology of the name 'Russia'?

<p>Derived from Rus, a medieval state populated by the East Slavs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total area of Russia in square kilometers?

<p>17,125,200 square kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many time zones does Russia span?

<p>11 time zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the currency used in Russia?

<p>ruble or rouble (RUB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Russia?

<p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the medieval state from which the name 'Russia' is derived?

<p>Rus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Russia's Geography

  • Russia is the world's largest country in terms of total area.
  • It spans 11 time zones and lies between latitudes 41° and 82° N, and longitudes 19° E and 169° W.
  • The country has 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 40 UNESCO biosphere reserves, 41 national parks, and 101 nature reserves.

Borders and Oceans

  • Russia's border is the world's longest, measuring 57,792 km.
  • It shares boundaries with 14 countries: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, China, and North Korea.
  • Russia borders 13 seas and parts of 3 oceans: the Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific.

Etymology and Demographics

  • The name Russia is derived from Rus, a medieval state populated by the East Slavs.
  • The standard way to refer to citizens of Russia is "Russians".

Currency

  • The ruble or rouble (RUB) is the currency of Russia.
  • The ruble is subdivided into 100 kopeks and was decimalized in 1704.

Area

  • Russia covers an area of 17,125,200 square kilometers.

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