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8.4 /km² across 17,125,190 km²
Russia has a recorded population of 143,533,851 and a reported surface area of 17,125,190 km².
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Россия
Russia is a country or territory in Eastern Europe. Its capital is Moscow.
- Population
- 143.5M8.4 /km²
- Surface area
- 17,125,190 km²
- GDP
- $2.17T$15K per capita
- Capital
- Moscow
Russia is located in Eastern Europe, and its capital is Moscow. It has a population of approximately 143,533,851 and covers an area of about 17,125,190 km². Its official currency is the Russian ruble (RUB).
What stands out
Economic snapshot
$2.17 trillion nominal GDP
Nominal GDP is recorded at $2.17 trillion and GDP per capita at $14,889 for 2024. These measures do not describe income distribution or household wealth.
Practical reference
Russian ruble (RUB)
Russia uses Russian ruble (RUB), calling code +7, internet domain .ru.
About Russia
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.
Russia's geography is incredibly diverse, featuring vast plains, extensive forests (taiga), mountain ranges like the Urals and Caucasus, and numerous rivers and lakes, including Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake. Its climate ranges from subarctic to humid continental.
Russian culture is rich and multifaceted, influenced by Slavic traditions, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and centuries of political and social change. Key aspects include literature (Tolstoy, Dostoevsky), music (Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky), ballet, visual arts, and a strong tradition of hospitality.
Russia's history is marked by the rise of the Rus', the Mongol invasions, the Tsardom, the Russian Empire, the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, the Soviet era, and its transformation into the Russian Federation in 1991. Significant periods include the reign of Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and the impact of World War II.
Key facts
- Largest country by land area
- Capital: Moscow
- Official language: Russian
This overview is AI-assisted and grounded with available atlas facts and reference material. Treat linked primary data as authoritative. Read the methodology.
Country data & reference
Capital
Moscow
Population
143,533,851 (8.4 /km²)
Surface Area
17,125,190 km²
GDP
$2.17 trillion (2024)
GDP per Capita
$14,889 (2024)
Region / Subregion
Native Name
Россия
Nationality
Russian
Currency
Russian ruble (RUB - ₽)Phone Code
+7
Top-Level Domain
.ru
ISO Codes
RU / RUS
Coordinates
60, 100
Time zones
- Asia/Anadyr (UTC+12:00)
- Asia/Barnaul (UTC+07:00)
- Asia/Chita (UTC+09:00)
More time zones (23)
- Asia/Irkutsk (UTC+08:00)
- Asia/Kamchatka (UTC+12:00)
- Asia/Khandyga (UTC+09:00)
- Asia/Krasnoyarsk (UTC+07:00)
- Asia/Magadan (UTC+11:00)
- Asia/Novokuznetsk (UTC+07:00)
- Asia/Novosibirsk (UTC+07:00)
- Asia/Omsk (UTC+06:00)
- Asia/Sakhalin (UTC+11:00)
- Asia/Srednekolymsk (UTC+11:00)
- Asia/Tomsk (UTC+07:00)
- Asia/Ust-Nera (UTC+10:00)
- Asia/Vladivostok (UTC+10:00)
- Asia/Yakutsk (UTC+09:00)
- Asia/Yekaterinburg (UTC+05:00)
- Europe/Astrakhan (UTC+04:00)
- Europe/Kaliningrad (UTC+02:00)
- Europe/Kirov (UTC+03:00)
- Europe/Moscow (UTC+03:00)
- Europe/Samara (UTC+04:00)
- Europe/Saratov (UTC+04:00)
- Europe/Ulyanovsk (UTC+04:00)
- Europe/Volgograd (UTC+04:00)
Population, area and economic figures use the latest available values from World Bank Open Data; reporting years can vary by country. See sources and methodology for indicator definitions, mapping attribution, and editorial limitations.
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Russia: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
What is the population of Russia?
Russia has a recorded population of approximately 143,533,851 people.
How big is Russia?
Russia covers an area of about 17,125,190 km².
What is the population density of Russia?
Russia has a population density of roughly 8.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Russia?
Russia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Russia?
Russia has a GDP per capita of approximately $14,889.
What currency is used in Russia?
Russia uses the Russian ruble (RUB), with the symbol ₽.
Where is Russia located?
Russia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Russia?
The native name of Russia is Россия.
What are people from Russia called?
People from Russia are referred to as Russian.
What is the phone calling code for Russia?
The international dialing code for Russia is +7.
What is the internet domain for Russia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Russia is .ru.
What time zone is Russia in?
Russia spans 26 time zones including Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul, Asia/Chita and 23 more.
What is Russia known for?
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.