Russia and the Republics

Which two continents does Russia span?

Ural Mts. divide Europe & Asia

Over two times the size of the United States How much larger is the land mass of Russia and the Republics than the US? Over two times the size of the United States

How does the population of the two compare?

What can you say about the population density according to these two factors?

Why are these figures deceiving?

In 1991, the political geography of Russia and the Republics changed. The 15 republics had been part of the Soviet Union, but became independent in 1991, when the Soviet Union collapsed.

Into what religious category do most of the people of Russia fall?

What ocean lies to the north of Russia?

How might this ocean affect the region’s climate?

What is the largest climate zone of Russia?

Which three climate zones do you believe few or no people would live?

Where is the population most dense?

Is the population concentrated in the European or Asian part of Russia?

What type of climate zone does the most densely populated area have?

How might climate affect population density?