Russia

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Enormous land area. Russia is the biggest country in the world, so huge that it spans eleven different time zones. That means when it's breakfast time in Moscow, it's already bedtime on the other side of Russia.

Capital city Moscow. Moscow is Russia's capital and the largest city in all of Europe, with millions of people living there. It's known for its colorful buildings, historic Red Square, and the famous onion-domed Kremlin fortress.

Lots of people. More than 140 million people live in Russia, making it the most populous country in Europe and the ninth-most populous in the whole world.

Spans two continents. Russia stretches across both Eastern Europe and North Asia, sharing land borders with fourteen different countries. Its location made it a major power connecting Europe and Asia.

Saint Petersburg culture. Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city and is famous for its beautiful palaces, canals, and museums that attract visitors from around the globe.