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Is Russia right for you?
Russia is a transcontinental country extending over much of northern Eurasia (Europe and Asia). With an area of 17,075,400 km², Russia is the largest country in the world, covering almost twice the total area of the next-largest country, Canada, and has large mineral and energy resources combined with the world's ninth-largest population.
The climate varies from Arctic and sub-Arctic in the North with temperatures reaching as low as -70 ° C (-40 ° F) and Subtropical in the Southern areas with temperatures reaching 50 ° C (122 ° F). Due to the vastness of the territory Russia is divided into eleven time zones. The capital city is Moscow with a population of 10.4 million.
Population
Approximately 145 million. 73% of the population resides in urban areas.
Political Structure
Russia if a federal presidential republic established by Consitution on 12th December 1993. The Head of State is the president, who is elected by popular vote for a four year term. The State power is made up of three branches: executive, legislative and judicial. Russia is comprised of 86 federal subjects: 21 states, 7 territories, 47 regions, 2 federal cities, 1 autonomous region and 7 autonomous districts.
Infrastructure and Economy
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Russia is trying to develop a market economy and achieve consistent economic growth. Russia saw its centrally planned economy contract severely for five years, as the executive and the legislature dithered over the implementation of reforms and Russia's aging industrial base faced a serious decline. Since the turn of the century, high oil prices, foreign investment and political stability have bolstered economic growth. Russia ended 2006 with its eighth straight year of growth, averaging 6.7% annually since the financial crisis of 1998.
Language
Russian is the official and spoken language although English is widely known.
Currency
Russian Rouble.
Exchange Control
Registered Russian companies or citizens may require a licence or the permission of the Central Bank to conduct certain operations. Special bank accounts maybe required and must be maintained in Russia.
Law
Civil Law.
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References
1. Wikipedia profile: Russia
2. CIA World Factbook entry: Russia
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