Make a fact file of the records of Russia. Share the information with your classmates. Find out about the following: the territory of Russia, the deepest lake, the biggest lake, the longest river, the highest point, the coldest place, the hottest place, the biggest settlement (city), the longest railway.

Fact File: Records of Russia

• The territory of Russia: Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering 17,125,407 square kilometres.
• The deepest lake: The deepest lake in Russia is Lake Baikal, which is also the deepest lake in the world, reaching a depth of 1,620 metres.
• The biggest lake: The largest lake in Russia (and the world) is the Caspian Sea, with an area of 371,000 square kilometres.
• The longest river: While the Nile is the longest river in the world, Russia has several very long rivers, including the Ob and the Yenisei. Specific data for the longest river *in Russia* is not provided in the text, but it is a common fact that the Volga is the longest river in Europe and flows entirely within Russia.
• The highest point: The highest point in Russia is Mount Elbrus, part of the Caucasus Mountains, with a height of 5,642 metres. (Note: Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, not specifically in Russia).
• The coldest place: The coldest temperature on Earth, -89.2°C, was recorded at the Russian Vostok Station in Antarctica. Within Russia, the Oymyakon region is known as the Pole of Cold.
• The hottest place: Specific data for the hottest place *in Russia* is not provided in the text. The Sahara Desert is the hottest place globally.
• The biggest settlement (city): The biggest settlement (city) in Russia is Moscow, its capital.
• The longest railway: The longest railway in Russia is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which is the longest railway in the world, spanning approximately 9,289 kilometres.