European Russia facts for kids
Russia is a huge country that stretches across two continents: Europe and Asia. A natural border, the Ural Mountains and the Ural River, divides these two parts. Even though most of Russia's land is in Asia, the European part is where most of its people live.
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Where is European Russia?
About one-quarter of Russia's land area is in Europe. The remaining three-quarters are in Asia. This European section of Russia covers a big part of the European continent itself. In fact, it makes up about 38% of Europe's total land area.
How Many People Live There?
Most of Russia's population lives in the European part. Out of about 144 million people in Russia, around 110 million live in Europe. This means about 77% of all Russians live in the European section. The European part is much more crowded than the Asian part. In European Russia, there are about 27.5 people living in every square kilometer. In contrast, the Asian part of Russia has only about 2.5 people per square kilometer.
Major Cities in European Russia
The two largest and most famous cities in Russia are both located in its European part. These are Moscow, which is the capital city, and Saint Petersburg. These cities are important centers for culture, history, and business.
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Russia in Europe and Asia with current administrative divisions
