Russia (officially Russian Federation) is an independent country located in Eastern Europe, Europe. With a population of 146,028,325 people, it ranks #9 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 17,098,246 km² (#1 globally), with a population density of 9 people per km². The capital city is Moscow. The official language is Russian.
Key Facts
Population
146,028,325
#9 world ranking
Area
17,098,246 km²
#1 world ranking
Population Density
9/km²
Capital
Moscow
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
9
UTC+03:00
Continent
Europe, Asia
Bordering Countries
14
neighboring countries
Languages
- Russian— see all countries
Currency
- Russian ruble (₽)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (14)
China
Poland
Ukraine
North Korea
Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Finland
Norway
Georgia
Mongolia
Lithuania
Latvia
EstoniaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
What is the population of Russia?
Russia has a population of 146,028,325 people, ranking #9 in the world by population.
How big is Russia?
Russia covers an area of 17,098,246 km², ranking #1 in the world by area. The population density is 9 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Russia?
The official languages of Russia are: Russian.
What is the currency of Russia?
The currency of Russia is Russian ruble (₽).
What countries border Russia?
Russia shares borders with 14 countries: China, Poland, Ukraine, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Finland, Norway, Georgia, Mongolia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia.