Official name: Russian Federation
Size: 6,562,115 square miles
Population: 143,200,000 (U.N. 2003)
Population Under Age 14: 16.7%
Capital: Moscow
Official language: Russian. There are more than 100 other languages and dialects spoken.
Currency: Russian ruble (RUR)
Literacy: 98%
Climate: Winters can be freezing, while spring is often slushy and muddy. July and August are the warmest months.
Agriculture: Grain, sugar, beets, sunflower seeds, vegetables, fruits, beef
Fishing: Russia has a large fishing industry. It is a major producer of caviar or fish eggs.
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