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Russia. By: Catherine Markley. Part 1. Country Research . Geography. Some important landforms: The Ural Mountains, Caspian Sea, Black Sea, and Lake Baikal. Russia is in the Northeastern Hemisphere in Asia. Map of Russia. People. Main Language-Russian Main Religion-Orthodoxy
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Russia By: Catherine Markley
Part 1 Country Research
Geography • Some important landforms: The Ural Mountains, Caspian Sea, Black Sea, and Lake Baikal. • Russia is in the Northeastern Hemisphere in Asia.
People • Main Language-Russian • Main Religion-Orthodoxy • Life Expectancy-Males-around 58-Females-around 77 • Literacy Rate-around 99%
Government • System-Has a president to lead, there is voting, and there is a constitution. • President Dmitry Medvedev is currently the president of Russia.
Economy • Main ways to make a living- working in the oil and gas industry, mining, and ship building. • Per Capita GDP- about $14,704
Part 2 2010 Winter Olympics
Athletes participating-179 • Number of events participating in-363 • Records-none • Other information- Russia came in 6th place with 15 medals