World Tour - Russia

Author: Jin Liangjun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive and detailed introduction and description of Russia's major scenic spots, historical sites, and unique national culture. It also offers a thorough and complete explanation of various aspects of traveling to Russia, serving as a reference for tourists. Russia is located in the eastern part of Europe and the northern part of Asia, bordering the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean and the Caspian Sea to the west and southwest. Russia shares borders with sixteen neighboring countries. The territory of Russia is roughly rectangular, spanning 172 degrees of longitude from east to west, with a maximum distance of over 10,000 kilometers. It covers an area of 17,075,400 square kilometers, accounting for 11.4% of the world's total land area, making it the largest country in the world by land area. Russia is vast and diverse in terrain, primarily characterized by plains. Its mountains are mainly located in the east and southeast, with most reaching altitudes above 4,000 meters. The highest peak is Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains, standing at 5,642 meters.