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The Group of 20 (G-20), founded in 1999, unites major economies to discuss and address global economic stability, growth, and development challenges. For a detailed description, click on the article title.
Russia’s name for the now-independent former republics, other than Russia, of the USSR.
Population estimates from the US Bureau of the Census are based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys about the recent past and assumptions about future trends.
Location: Europe / Asia Official name: Russian Federation Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1480 / 1991 Capital city: Moscow Population: 140 million / 21 people per sq mile (8 people per sq km) Total land area: 6,592,735 square miles (17,075,200 square km) Language(s) spoken: Russian (official language), Tatar, Ukrainian, Chavash, …