Where is Moscow (Russia)

?????? Location of Moscow in Europe Coordinates 55°45?8?N 37°37?56?E? / ?55.75222, 37.63222Coordinates: 55°45?8?N 37°37?56?E? / ?55.75222, 37.63222 Coat of Arms Flag Political status Federal district Economic region Federal city Central Central Code 77 Area Area 1,081 km² Population Population - Rank - Density 10,126,424 inhabitants 1st 9,367.6/km² Government Head Yury Luzhkov Legislative body City Duma Charter Charter of Moscow Events Founded 1147 Other information Postal code 101xxx–129xxx Dialing codes +7 495, +7 499 Official website http://www.mos.ru Moscow see also other names) is the capital of Russia, the largest city in Russia, and the country’s economic, financial, educational, and transportation centre. It is located on the Moskva River in the Central Federal District, in the European part of Russia. The metropolitan area of Moscow is the largest in Europe, whose population constitutes about 7% of the total Russian population.[1] Historically, it was the capital of the former Soviet Union and the Grand Duchy of Moscow, the pre-Imperial Russian state. It is the site of the Kremlin, which now serves as the ceremonial residence of the President of Russia. Moscow also remains a major economic centre and is home to a large number of Russian billionaires; in 2007 Moscow was named the world's most expensive city for the second year in a row.[2] It is home to many scientific and educational institutions, as well as numerous sport facilities. It possesses a complex transport system that includes the world’s busiest metro system, which is famous for its architecture. Read all on Wikipedia

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