Just how big is Russia?

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Russia, the largest country globally, extends over an enormous expanse of eastern Europe and northern Asia.

Russia comprises 17 125 200 sq km (6,612,100 sq mi), crossing more than 1/8 of the Earth’s land area of the planet.

The maps below depict Russia in comparison with the continents of the Earth.

Russia and Europe

Russia and Africa