Monday, April 4, 2011

Russia

Location: Northern Asia, bordering the arctic ocean, between Europe and the north pacific ocean.
Geography: Largest country in the world in terms of area but unfavorably located in relation to major sea lanes of the world; despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates for agriculture.
Population: 138,739,892
Government type:  Federation
Education: School life expectancy 14 years
Literacy rates: Age 15 and over can read and writ. Total population 99.4%
Languages: Russian
Religions: Russian orthodox, Muslim, other christian
Birth rate: 11.05 births/1,000 population
Death rate: 16.04 deaths/1000 population
Life expectancy: 66.29 years
Ethnic groups: Russian, Tatar, Ukrainian, Bashkir, Chuvash.
Legal system: Based on civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
Suffrage: 18 years of age
Unemployment rate:  7.6%
Population below poverty line: 13.1%
Industries: Complete range of mining and extractive industries producing coal, oil, gas, chemicals, and metals; all forms of machine building from rolling mills to high-performance aircraft and space vehicles; defense industries including radar, missile production, and advanced electronic components, shipbuilding; road and rail transportation equipment; communications equipment; agricultural machinery, tractors, and construction equipment; electric power generating and transmitting equipment; medical and scientific instruments; consumer durables, textiles, foodstuffs, handicrafts.
Military service: Ground forces, navy, air forces, airborne troops, strategic rocket forces and space troops.

CIA FACTBOOK 

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