Russia Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Russia (ISO: RU) and the capital city, Moscow. This page enables you to explore Russia and its land boundaries in total: 22,408 km. You may also view the border countries of Russia (total: 14, Azerbaijan 338 km, Belarus 1,312 km, China (southeast) 4,133 km, China (south) 46 km, Estonia 324 km, Finland 1,309 km, Georgia 894 km, Kazakhstan 7,644 km, North Korea 18 km, Latvia 332 km, Lithuania (Kaliningrad Oblast) 261 km, Mongolia 3,452 km, Norway 191 km, Poland (Kaliningrad Oblast) 210 km, Ukraine 1,944 km with its area of total: 17,098,242 sq km; land: 16,377,742 sq km, water: 720,500 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Russia Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Russia, located in North Asia bordering the Arctic Ocean, extending from Europe (the portion west of the Urals) to the North Pacific Ocean, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Russia and its location (Asia) at the geographic coordinates of 60 00 N, 100 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
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Geographical facts about Russia including Moscow, the capital city of Russia |
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| Name of the country: | Russia | Capital city: | Moscow |
| Geographical coordinates of Russia: | 60 00 N, 100 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Moscow: | 55 45 N 37 36 E |
| Location of Russia: | North Asia bordering the Arctic Ocean, extending from Europe (the portion west of the Urals) to the North Pacific Ocean | Continent / area: | Asia |
| The area of Russia: | total: 17,098,242 sq km; land: 16,377,742 sq km, water: 720,500 sq km | Area comparative of Russia: | approximately 1.8 times the size of the US |
| The elevation data of Russia: | mean elevation: 600 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caspian Sea -28 m, highest point: Gora El’brus 5,633 m | The climate of Russia: | ranges from steppes in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia: subarctic in Siberia to tundra climate in the polar north: winters vary from cool along Black Sea coast to frigid in Siberia: summers vary from warm in the steppes to cool along Arctic coast |
| Land use of Russia: | agricultural land: 13.1%; arable land 7.3%; permanent crops 0.1%; permanent pasture 5.7%; forest: 49.4%; other: 37.5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 43,000 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Russia: | largest country in the world in terms of area but unfavorably located in relation to major sea lanes of the world; despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates (either too cold or too dry) for agriculture; Mount El’brus is Europe’s tallest peak; Lake Baikal, the deepest lake in the world, is estimated to hold one fifth of the world’s fresh water | The terrain of Russia: | broad plain with low hills west of Urals; vast coniferous forest and tundra in Siberia; uplands and mountains along southern border regions |
| Land boundaries of Russia: | total: 22,408 km | Borders countries of Russia: | Azerbaijan 338 km, Belarus 1,312 km, China (southeast) 4,133 km, China (south) 46 km, Estonia 324 km, Finland 1,309 km, Georgia 894 km, Kazakhstan 7,644 km, North Korea 18 km, Latvia 332 km, Lithuania (Kaliningrad Oblast) 261 km, Mongolia 3,452 km, Norway 191 km, Poland (Kaliningrad Oblast) 210 km, Ukraine 1,944 km |
| Maritime claims of Russia: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation | ||
Fast Facts about Russia
Are you traveling to Russia? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Asia, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: North Asia bordering the Arctic Ocean, extending from Europe (the portion west of the Urals) to the North Pacific Ocean.
Did you know that the legal system of Russia is civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Russia, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 1,283,387 km, paved: 927,721 km (including 39,143 km of expressways), unpaved: 355,666 km (2012)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: MOSCOW (capital) 12.166 million; Saint Petersburg 4.993 million; Novosibirsk 1.497 million; Yekaterinburg 1.379 million; Nizhniy Novgorod 1.212 million; Samara 1.164 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 74% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Russia: 142,355,415 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of -0.06% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Russian (official language) 85.7%, Tatar 3.2%, Chechen 1%, other 10.1%. Note: data represent native language spoken (2010 estimate). These days, Russia has to face a net migration rate of 1.7 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Russia nowadays; Russian 77.7%, Tatar 3.7%, Ukrainian 1.4%, Bashkir 1.1%, Chuvash 1%, Chechen 1%, other 10.2%, unspecified 3.9%note: nearly 200 national and/or ethnic groups are represented in Russia’s 2010 census (2010 estimate).
The right to vote in Russia can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Russia. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 3-5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Russia for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Russia are: Russia Day, 12 June (1990).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Russia, these are the most likely dangers you might face: permafrost over much of Siberia is a major impediment to development; volcanic activity in the Kuril Islands; volcanoes and earthquakes on the Kamchatka Peninsula; spring floods and summer/autumn forest fires throughout Siberia and parts of European Russiavolcanism: significant volcanic activity on the Kamchatka Peninsula and Kuril Islands; the peninsula alone is home to some 29 historically active volcanoes, with dozens more in the Kuril Islands; Kliuchevskoi (elev. 4,835 m), which erupted in 2007 and 2010, is Kamchatka’s most active volcano; Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes, which pose a threat to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, have been deemed Decade Volcanoes by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior, worthy of study due to their explosive history and close proximity to human populations; other notable historically active volcanoes include Bezymianny, Chikurachki, Ebeko, Gorely, Grozny, Karymsky, Ketoi, Kronotsky, Ksudach, Medvezhia, Mutnovsky, Sarychev Peak, Shiveluch, Tiatia, Tolbachik, and Zheltovsky. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Moscow and/or Russia?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Russia, the population has to face a death rate of 13.6 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Russia
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Russia. Here they are: Russian (official language) 85.7%, Tatar 3.2%, Chechen 1%, other 10.1%. Note: data represent native language spoken (2010 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ru
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; ranges from steppes in the south through humid continental in much of European Russia: subarctic in Siberia to tundra climate in the polar north: winters vary from cool along Black Sea coast to frigid in Siberia: summers vary from warm in the steppes to cool along Arctic coast.
Its capital city is Moscow, where the local time zone is UTC+3, which is 8 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Moscow: Russia has 11 time zones the largest number of contiguous time zones of any country in the world; in 2014 two time zones were added and DST was dropped.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Russia; mean elevation: 600 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Caspian Sea -28 m, highest point: Gora El’brus 5,633 m. The length of its total coastline are: 37,653 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 22,408 km.
Current environmental issues in Russia; air pollution from heavy industry, emissions of coal-fired electric plants, and transportation in major cities; industrial, municipal, and agricultural pollution of inland waterways and seacoasts; deforestation; soil erosion; soil contamination from improper application of agricultural chemicals; scattered areas of sometimes intense radioactive contamination; groundwater contamination from toxic waste; urban solid waste management; abandoned stocks of obsolete pesticides.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: permafrost over much of Siberia is a major impediment to development; volcanic activity in the Kuril Islands; volcanoes and earthquakes on the Kamchatka Peninsula; spring floods and summer/autumn forest fires throughout Siberia and parts of European Russiavolcanism: significant volcanic activity on the Kamchatka Peninsula and Kuril Islands; the peninsula alone is home to some 29 historically active volcanoes, with dozens more in the Kuril Islands; Kliuchevskoi (elev. 4,835 m), which erupted in 2007 and 2010, is Kamchatka’s most active volcano; Avachinsky and Koryaksky volcanoes, which pose a threat to the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, have been deemed Decade Volcanoes by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth’s Interior, worthy of study due to their explosive history and close proximity to human populations; other notable historically active volcanoes include Bezymianny, Chikurachki, Ebeko, Gorely, Grozny, Karymsky, Ketoi, Kronotsky, Ksudach, Medvezhia, Mutnovsky, Sarychev Peak, Shiveluch, Tiatia, Tolbachik, and Zheltovsky.
For your traveling options, there are 1,218 (2013) airports and 49 (2013) heliports in Russia all together with 102,000 km (including 48,000 km with guaranteed depth; the 72,000-km system in European Russia links Baltic Sea, White Sea, Caspian Sea, Sea of Azov, and Black Sea) (2009) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 1,283,387 km, paved: 927,721 km (including 39,143 km of expressways), unpaved: 355,666 km (2012).
Background of Russia
Like every nation, Russia also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Founded in the 12th century, the Principality of Muscovy was able to emerge from over 200 years of Mongol domination (13th-15th centuries) and to gradually conquer and absorb surrounding principalities. In the early 17th century, a new ROMANOV Dynasty continued this policy of expansion across Siberia to the Pacific. Under PETER I (ruled 1682-1725), hegemony was extended to the Baltic Sea and the country was renamed the Russian Empire. During the 19th century, more territorial acquisitions were made in Europe and Asia. Defeat in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 contributed to the Revolution of 1905, which resulted in the formation of a parliament and other reforms. Repeated devastating defeats of the Russian army in World War I led to widespread rioting in the major cities of the Russian Empire and to the overthrow in 1917 of the imperial household. The communists under Vladimir LENIN seized power soon after and formed the USSR. The brutal rule of Iosif STALIN (1928-53) strengthened communist rule and Russian dominance of the Soviet Union at a cost of tens of millions of lives. After defeating Germany in World War II as part of an alliance with the US (1939-1945), the USSR expanded its territory and influence in Eastern Europe and emerged as a global power. The USSR was the principal adversary of the US during the Cold War (1947-1991). The Soviet economy and society stagnated in the decades following Stalin’s rule, until General Secretary Mikhail GORBACHEV (1985-91) introduced glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) in an attempt to modernize communism, but his initiatives inadvertently released forces that by December 1991 splintered the USSR into Russia and 14 other independent republics.Following economic and political turmoil during President Boris YELTSIN’s term (1991-99), Russia shifted toward a centralized authoritarian state under the leadership of President Vladimir PUTIN (2000-2008, 2012-present) in which the regime seeks to legitimize its rule through managed elections, populist appeals, a foreign policy focused on enhancing the country’s geopolitical influence, and commodity-based economic growth. Russia faces a largely subdued rebel movement in Chechnya and some other surrounding regions, although violence still occurs throughout the North Caucasus. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
