Area: 17.07 million sq km
Population: 144.53 million
Capital City: Moscow
People: 81% Russian, 4% Tatar, 3% Ukrainian
and numerous ethnic minorities
Language: Russian
Religion: Russian Orthodox, Islam, Animist
Government: federation
Head of State: President Vladimir Vladimirovich
Putin
Head of Government: Prime Minister Mikhail
Fradkov
GDP: US$1.4 trillion
GDP per capita: US$8,900
Annual Growth: 4%
Inflation: 15.1%
Major Industries: Oil, coal, iron ore, timber,
automotive, agricultural and construction
equipment
Major Trading Partners: EU (esp. Germany),
Belarus, Ukraine, USA, China
Member of EU: No
