Europe is the second smallest continent in the world, and it consists of 50 countries. Out of the 50 countries, 44 countries have their geographical boundaries located within Europe only, while 6 countries are located both in Europe and Asia. These countries include Russia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
At 3.96 million square kilometres, Russia is the largest country in the European continent, occupying around 40% of the total land area. It is also the most populous country of Europe with a population of 110 million as per estimates in 2023.
With a population density of 27.5 people per square kilometer, it is the most densely populated region of Russia.
However, if we consider only the countries that have their geographical boundaries within Europe, then Ukraine is the largest country in Europe with an area of 603,500 square kilometres.
How Russia is Spread Across Two Continents?
Russia is the biggest country in the world spread across two continents i.e, Europe and Asia, with majority of the country located in the Asia, and 23% of the landmass situated in Europe.
The Ural river and Ural mountain range bifurcates Russia between Europe and Asia.
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Which Major Cities of Russia are Located in Europe?
Three major cities of Russia are located in Europe, the three cities are Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Sevastopol. Sevastopol. Moscow is the most populous city of Europe. Overall, European Russia covers around 15% of the total population of Europe.
What is the Capital of Russia?
The capital of Russia is Moscow, which is situated on the banks of Moskva River. It is the largest city of Russia and also the most populous. Moscow is famous for its Saint Basil’s Cathedral and the famous Red Square.
What are the major rivers of Russia?
There major rivers of Russia flowing through the Europe are Volga, Don and Pechora river. Volga is the longest river in Europe. It extends to a length of 3530 km.
The Volga river is also the largest river by drainage basin and volume of water discharged. 11 out of the 20 largest cities of Russia are situated along the drainage basin of the Volga River.
What is the GDP of Russia?
As per the World Economic Outlook published by IMF on April 2026, the nominal GDP of Russia is 2.66 trillion dollars and a GDP per capita of $18,525.
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