Russia-The-Worlds-Largest-Country (1)

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Russia: The World's
Largest Country
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2.

A Land of Geographical Extremes
Mountain Ranges
Water Systems
Urals divide Europe and Asia;
Volga in Europe; Yenisei, Ob
Caucasus and Altai extend
and Lena in Asia; Lake Baikal is
across vast territories
the world's deepest lake
Terrain Variety
Lowlands, highlands, dense forests and wide grasslands across two
major plains

3.

Climate and Resources Across
Vast Territories
Climate Zones
Mineral Wealth
Arctic north: extremely cold
Vast forests, fertile soils, abundant
year-round
water supply
Central: mild temperate climate
Southern regions: warm winters
concentrated in Siberia and the Far
Siberia: continental—hot
East
Gas and coal
summers, severe winters
75% of mineral deposits
Iron ore and metals

4.

Population and Settlement
Patterns
150M
80%
70%
Total Population
Ethnic Russians
Urban Dwellers
Plus over 100 minority
Prefer cities and towns,
nationalities
especially in densely
populated European
regions

5.

Government Structure and National
Symbols
Political Leadership
Russian Flag (1991)
White: the earth
President: head of state and
Blue: the sky
commander-in-chief
Red: freedom and courage
Prime Minister: head of government
Ministers appointed by
President, approved by Federal
Assembly
National Emblem
The two-headed eagle represents sovereignty and the unity of the
Russian state across multiple territories

6.

Russia: A Nation of Scale and Diversity
From Arctic tundra to warm southern shores, from Europe's western edge to the Pacific coast, Russia encompasses extraordinary
geographical, climatic and cultural diversity. Its immense natural wealth and strategically positioned borders make it a defining force
across two continents.