Russia

• Full name: Russian Federation
• Population: 142.7 million (2012)
• Capital: Moscow
• Area: 17 million sq km (6.6 million sq miles)
• Major language: Russian
• Major religions: Christianity, Islam
• Life expectancy: 63 years (men), 75 years (women) 
• Monetary unit: 1 rouble = 100 kopecks
• Main exports: Oil and oil products, natural gas, wood and wood products, metals, chemicals, weapons and military equipment
• GNI per capita: US $10,650 (2011)
• Internet domain: .ru

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