Russia is a transcontinental country that lies on the northern
part of Asia and Europe. It is the world’s biggest country and
is an eighth of the total land area of Earth. It covers the
northern part of Asia and almost half of Europe. It is a nation
that spans 11 time zones, is home to more than 142 million
people and is the ninth most country populous in the world as of
2007. The Russian Federation has the most mineral and energy
resources on earth, and has the largest forest reserves in the
world. Due to its enormous land area, Russia shares land borders
with a number of nations, including Finland, Poland, Ukraine,
China, and North Korea. Moscow is the capital city of Russia. It
is the largest city in the country and is one of the largest
urban areas in the world. Moscow is also the largest city in
Europe. In terms of educational, economic, financial, and
transportation, Moscow is at the center of Russia and holds a
very significant role in international trade and business. The
city is also home to a number