The Vast Territory of Russia Russia is the largest country in the world, covering one-third of Eurasia's land area and about 11% of the total land on Earth. It has diverse geographical conditions, ranging from frozen tundra to mountainous regions.
Mountain Ranges and Rivers "Russia has three major mountain ranges: Ural Mountains act as a natural border between Europe and Asia; Caucasus Mountains stretch between Black Sea and Caspian Sea with Mount Elbrus being its highest peak; Altai Mountains form borders with Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and China." Additionally, Russia boasts some of the longest rivers in the world like Volga River.
Siberia: A Land Rich in Resources Siberia occupies three-quarters of Russia's territory. Despite its harsh climate conditions including permafrost layer throughout most part year-round making it sparsely populated compared to European region. However,Siberia holds abundant natural resources such as oil,gas,minerals,and diamonds which contribute significantly to Russian economy.