Answer the following:

Go to Netscape. Click on Open and type in http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/nsolo/factbook/index.html

Answer these questions:

1. Where is Russia located? Give latitude and longitude.

2. What is its total land area? Total area?

3. How much larger is it than the U.S.?

4. What is the length of its coastline?

5. Describe the climate of Russia.

6. Explain the various types of terrain in Russia.

7. What is the population of Russia as estimated in 1996?

8. What is the population growth rate?

9. How will this affect cities and towns in the next few years?

10. What is the birth rate?

11. What is the death rate?

12. What is the infant mortality rate?

13. For males, what is the literacy rate?

14. For the total population, what percentage is literate?

15. When was the Russia constitution ratified?

16. Who is president and when was he elected?

17. When was the last election?

18. Describe their governmental structure. Who's government does it remind you of?

19. Overall, has Russia's economy been growing or shrinking?

20. How many airports does Russia have?

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