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The Russian Federation is a federal semi-presidential republic in northern Eurasia. It is the largest country in the world by area and it has an estimated population of approximately 143 million people. The official language is Russian.
Russia has a market economy based on the country's enormous natural resources. Since the fall of communism and the turn of the 21st cpr144449003101 century, the Russian economy has enjoyed greater stability and rapid growth. Oil, natural gas and timber account for over 80% of Russia's exportation.
