Russia

Population: 148.2 million. 21 % under 15
Population Density: 23 per square mile
Industry: Steel, machinery, machine tools, vehicles, chemicals, mining, cement, textiles, appliances, paper
Crops: Grains, sugar beets, potatoes, vegetables, sunflowers
Minerals: Manganese, mercury, potash, bauxite, cobalt, chromium, copper, coal, gold, lead
Arable land: 8% Per capita Gross Domestic Product: $4,820
Life Expectancy: Male 57, Female 70
Number of people per radio: 1.6
Number of people per television: 2.7
Number of people per telephone: 6.3
A limited percentage of the population is employed in agriculture

Russia has a variety of terrains as it stretches from Europe across Asia. Because of its northern location, it is generally cool.

The culture of Russia is connected to its religion--Russian Orthodox--that is rooted in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. There are many Russian songs written for religious celebrations.

But Russian music also is a celebration of Russian life. And that music is often played with unique Russian instruments such as the balalaika