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Russia is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Moscow. It has a population of around 144,478,050 people. The main language is Russian and the official currency is the Russian ruble. It shares land borders with 14 countries.
Russia is a country in Europe. Its capital is Moscow. It has a population of 144,478,050, bordering 14 countries. The official language is Russian. The official currency is the Russian ruble. Where is Russia?
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Russia at a glance
Capital Moscow
Population 144.5M
Currency Russian ruble
Language Russian
Continent Europe
Coastline Yes The flag of Russia This is the national flag of Russia. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Russia What is the capital of Russia? The capital of Russia is Moscow.
What continent is Russia in? Russia is located in Europe.
What is the population of Russia? Russia has a population of approximately 144,478,050 people.
What is the currency of Russia? The official currency of Russia is the Russian ruble.
What language is spoken in Russia? The main language spoken in Russia is Russian.
What is the flag of Russia? Russia's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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