Russia’s and the United Kingdom’s Climate and Natural Resources

Capital Moscow Russia

Location Located in Europe and in Asia Bordered by 14 countries Bordered by the Artic Ocean N of the Caucasus Mountains W of the Ural Mountains E. of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine S. of Arctic Ocean

Bordering Countries Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Ukraine,

Physical Features European Plains Ural Mts. Volga River Caucasus Mts. Black Sea and Caspian Sea

Climate of Russia Tundra- Cold Short summers, Very cold long winters- Permanently frozen soil. Sub-Artic- Cool summers, long cold winters. Continental Cool Summers- Mild summers, cold winters, four seasons Semi Arid (Steppe)- Dry but not dessert. Hot summers and cold winters. Highland- The temperature varies with the elevation The average yearly temperature is below freezing!

Land Use Land use- commercial farming, forestry, few urban areas.

Natural Resources Coal, natural gas, oil Large deposits of gold, aluminum, diamonds, and iron are mined in the Ural Mountains. Volga River (largest river in Europe) is a major source of hydroelectric power for millions of people.

Population Density Most people in Russia live in urban areas, around Moscow, in the southwestern/central part of European Russia. The least number of people live in the Northern part of Russia. Most: 250 people/sq mile Least: 0-5 people/sq mile 73% of people live WEST of the Ural mountains