Did you know there are 195+ countries around the world? There are many cultures, languages, traditions and sights to explore.
Most countries lie within the boundaries of one of the seven continents, but the largest country in the world spans two.
That’s right – Russia is a huge landmass that spanning across Europe and Asiaspanning 11 time zones, with borders stretching from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east.
Therefore, the question is understandable – is Russia considered part of Europe, Asia or both?
Russia: The largest country in the world
Russia is almost twice the total area of the United States and is officially the largest country in the world, they occupy about 10% of the planet.
Its location spans both Asia and Europe, with the the separation of the two continents is the Ural Mountains.
The southern region of Russia is located on the Asian continent bordering China, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. Although much of this is uninhabited land, and Most of the actual population of Russia is settled in Europe against Asia.
The European territory of Russia extends to the borders of Azerbaijan and Georgia. The country also borders the Eastern European regions of Belarus and Ukraine.
As you move further north, Russia is then bordered by Norway, Estonia, Latvia and Finland. In the European area of Russia, the Caucasus Mountains have the highest height of all mountain ranges within the continent and the country.
Is Russia more in Europe or Asia?
Russia has more land in Asiaalthough more human population in Europe.
The Ural Mountains, usually considered the boundary between Europe and Asia, run through Russia, effectively dividing it into two parts. The western part, where major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg are located, is in Europe, while the greater eastern part, including Siberia, falls on the Asian continent.
Siberia itself as a region is larger than the United States, although by contrast it has only 10% of the population. There are only 33 million people in Siberia compared to almost 336 million people in the United States.
How to register for an online visa for Russia
A Russian eVisa is required to visit Russia whether you plan to visit the European or the Asian side.
You can easily apply for an eVisa online as long as you have a copy of your passport and other identity verification documents and importantly your details such as first name, middle and last name, match between your application and your passport.
Once approved for your Russia eVisa, you are allowed to enter the country and can tour both the European and Asian sides, including popular destinations such as Moscow, St. Petersburg and Siberia.
While you’re waiting for your Russian eVisa to be processed, some of our favorite places to start researching for inspiration (and according TripAdvisor these are the most popular attractions), include:
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Red Square in Moscow, Russia
- The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Grand Peterhof Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia
Summary: Russia is transcontinental
Russia is a transcontinental country, means it spans two continents: Asia and Europe.
Most of its landmass is in the Asian part, while a smaller part extends into Europe.
You can visit one country and tick two continents!
Daniel Moore is an experienced content writer. He is associated with many famous travel blogs as a guest writer where he shares his valuable travel tips with the audience.
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