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Russia

Russia

Come see the great land of Russia and all of her enchanting beauty.

Geography/Environment
Russia is located Northern Asia, 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 and Weather
The climate is Northern continental, from subarctic to subtropical.