2. Russia By Avneet and Preet

3. Location Russia is in Asia and Europe It is in the east and northern part of the world Russia is surrounded by lots of countries

4. Size Russia has the longest border in the world Russia has the worlds largest country space Russia has an area of 17,75,400 km 2

5. Population Population in July 2010 was 139 million people Russia has the 6th most population in the world Russia gains 0-10 % population every year

6. Capital City and Important Cities The capital city is Moscow Other important cities are St.Petersburg, Vladvistok, Psvok Most people live in urban cities

7. Languages and Religions Official language is Russian Has the largest group of Slavic people worldwide Restricted religions in Russia are Mormons, 7th day Adventists, Roman Catholics, Pentocostolists, and bakists

8. Government and Interesting laws Russia is the most important republic to the Soviet union The Soviet union broke apart in 1991 In 1999 the communist party won the most seats in the state druma

9. Currency In ancient times money was called tsekolvgi Money is now called rubble

10. Attractions and famous buildings People visit the red square for its festivals and parties Many people visit the Hamatcha penisula for the holy waters People visit the St.Basils Cathedral for its medieval Russian architecture

11. Food People mostly eat home grown produce than imported produce Some traditional foods are borsch vegetable soup And Piro Zakhi (stuffed rolls) Russians drink tea, water, mineral water, juice, and soda

12. Occupations Average work hours per week are 40 hours Typical holidays of for year is 28 days Banned industries are traditional farming and textiles

13. Recreation City Russians like to go to the movie theater because its cheap Russians also like to play soccer in there spare time Russians also like to spend there time in there dachas (country cottages)

14. Resources Russia has 6 % of the worlds gold Russia has 4 % of the worlds iron ore Russia has 6 % of the worlds cooper ore

15. Education Kids don’t have to go to school until seven years of age 11 years is the minimum years you have to go to school To go to the next grade you must pass your exams

16. Health Care Soviet families get health care for free Medicine is very low in Russia because the government wont buy any more medicine There are lots of doctors in Russia

17. Sports In Russia chess is considered a sport Some other played sports are hockey and volleyball Badminton is also very popular

18. Climate Winter goes from November to March Siberia is mostly taiga from coniferous forest A lot of northern parts of Russia are tundra

19. Culture The most popular holiday is new years Independence day gives you two days of of work The Soviets Discouraged any religious worship

20. Agriculture Russia has a lot of farm land When the Soviets broke up farmers regained there land Russia doesn't get a lot of rain

21. Bibliography Calman, Bobby, Russia the Land, 2000. Calman, Bobby, Russia, 2000. Nelson World Atlas, 4th edition, 2010 True knowledge, Volume 16, 1977 Culturegrams, World Edition, 2010 www.worldbookstudent.com www.worldbookexpert.com www.worldbookkids.com www.sras.com www.russianrecipes.com www.cia.gov/russia www.russiafacts.com