10 Questions
What is the total number of time zones that Russia spans?
11 time zones
Which ocean does Russia not border?
Indian Ocean
What is the currency of Russia?
Ruble
What is the length of the Russian border?
57,792 km
What is the etymology of the name 'Russia'?
Derived from Rus, a medieval state populated by the East Slavs
What is the total area of Russia in square kilometers?
17,125,200 square kilometers
How many time zones does Russia span?
11 time zones
What is the name of the currency used in Russia?
ruble or rouble (RUB)
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Russia?
23
What is the name of the medieval state from which the name 'Russia' is derived?
Rus
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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