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RUSSIA
Russia is located Northern Asia (that part west of the Urals is sometimes included with Europe), bordering the Arctic Ocean, between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean.

Due to the immense size of Russia its terrain varies greatly. The most pronounced characteristics are Broad plain with low hills west of Urals; vast coniferous forest and tundra in Siberia; uplands and mountains (Caucasus range) along southern borders.

Climate: the country is Northern continental, from subarctic to subtropical.
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