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∙ 11y agoRussia is a transcontinental country and spans the continents of Europe and Asia. The majority of Russia's territory is in Asia; however, the majority of Russia's population is in Europe. Usually, Russia is regarded as a transcontinental country, and will be included in both Europe and Asia. However, it wouldn't be unusual to see Russia regarded solely as a European country. This is because Russia is heavily tied to Europe in terms of politics, history, ethnic background, etc. more so than Asia.
For example, the UN lists Russia entirely in the region of Eastern Europe and does not split the country between European and Asian regions.
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∙ 11y agoRussia is part of both Europe and Asia. People usually think of it more as being part of Europe because the majority of the population and the most famous cities are located in the European part of the country.
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∙ 14y agoThe majority of Russia, east of the Urals, is on the Asian continent. The Asian part of Russia represents about one third of the Asian land mass.
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∙ 12y agoThis is because Russia is not entirely in Asia. Some of Russia is in Europe.
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∙ 10y agoRussia is in both Europe and Asia. It spans both continents, with most of it being in Asia. The boundary between the continents runs mostly through Russia.
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∙ 14y agoRussia is an Asian country,.
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∙ 12y agoYes, as well as in Europe
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Is Russia part of Asia?
Russia is subdiveded in several regions. Siberia and Caucasia are part of Asia. Sometimes Caucasians are considered European.
Where is Siberia located on the globe?
Siberia is located in the northern part of Asia. Over half of Russia is considered Siberian territory. It is the coldest part of Russia.
What part of Russia is in Asia?
The Ural mountains are considered the demarcation between Europe and Asia. Everything east of the Urals is then Asia
Why is Russia considered more a part of Europe than Asia?
Russia is partially in Europe, though most of it is in Asia. Some of the more significant parts are in Europe, such as Moscow, the capital city, and some other major cities. Siberia is a bleak and sparsely populated area of Russia, and it is mostly in Asia. Culturally Russia is closer to European than Asian elements.
Which is larger Asia Russia or Africa?
Russia is not part of Asia..it is part of Europe..Africa is the largest continent!! this is
What is Asia's easternmost and northernmost countries?
The country the is the furthest north in the continet of Asia is the Russia, which takes up a large amount, if not all, of the north part of Asia. Idonesia is considered to be the southernmost country in Asia.
Where in Asia is Russia?
Russia forms the entire northern part of Asia.
What is the mountain range in russia considered to be part of the boundary between asia and Europe?
The mountain range in Russia which is considered to be the boundary of Asia and Europe is known as the Ural mountains. The landmass of Asia and Europe is known as Eurasia. Ural mountains in Russia are also one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
Is the asian part of russia bigger than china?
Russia is part of Asia.
Does Russian belongs to Asia or Europe?
***Russia, and part is in Europe and part in is Asia
Major part of Russia lies in Europe or Asia?
Most of Russia is in Asia.
Where in Eourore or Asia is Russia?
In Europe, Russia is in the northeast. In Asia, Russia is in the complete northern part of the continent.
