Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Russia  | Turkey  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Russian Federation | Republic of Turkey |
Continent  | Europe/Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Moscow | Ankara |
Latitude  | 60° 0′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 100° 0′ 0″ E | 35° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Russia is 17,098,246 sq km, and the total area of Turkey is 783,562 sq km. Russia is bigger than Turkey by 16,314,684 sq km. Russia is around 21.82 times bigger than Turkey.
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 17,098,246 Sq km | 783,562 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 16,314,684 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 6,601,670 Sq Mile | 302,535 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 6,299,135 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 13 % | 2.03 % |
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Moscow | Istanbul |
Demonyms  | Russian | Turkish |
Official Languages  | Russian | Turkish |
Government Status  | Federal semi-presidential republic under an authoritarian dictatorship | Unitary presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64.4 % | 99.8 % |
The people of Russia are called Russian, and the people of Turkey are called Turkish.
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Russian ruble | Turkish Lira |
Currency Symbol  | RUB | TRY |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +7 | +90 |
Internet TLD  | .ru | .tr |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | RU | TR |
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Государственный гимн Российской Федерации (Gosudarstvenny Gimn Rossyskoy Federatsii) | İstiklal Marşı |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | State Anthem of the Russian Federation | Independence March |
National Animal  | Bear | Grey Wolf |
National Bird  | Double-headed Eagle | Redwing |
National Flower  | Camomile | Tulip |
National Sport  | Bandy | Oil Wrestling |
National Colors  | White, blue and red | Red and white |
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 18th April, 2025 | Friday, 18th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 09:58 PM | 09:58 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 to UTC+12 | UTC+3 (Turkey Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (Moscow Time) | UTC+3 (Turkey Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Russia is [09:58 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Turkey is [09:58 PM], [Friday, 18th April, 2025].
So the current time and date in Russia and Turkey are same.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Russia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 143,826,130, and the total population of Turkey as of 2023 is estimated to be around 85,326,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Russia had 58,500,130 more people than Turkey.
The annual Population Growth in Russia is 0.00% and the annual population growth in Turkey is 1.15%.
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.7 % | 15.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73.1 % | 76.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.3 % | 8.09 % |
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Moscow | Ankara |
Current Time | 09:58 PM | 09:58 PM |
Current Weather  | Few Clouds  | Clear Sky  |
Current Temperature  | 19.24 Degree Celsius | 17.31 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.37 km/hr, 237 Degree | 1.03 km/hr, 100 Degree |
Humidity  | 62 % | 40 % |
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.42 (Births Per Woman) | 1.88 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 321.53 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 105.39 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 120.34 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 45.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 8.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (385 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (103 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections ( 22 people per 100K population) | Colon and rectum cancers ( 12.7 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 10.6 (people per 100K population) | 6.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 25.11 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 2.4 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The leading cause of death in Russia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 385 people per 100,000 people in Russia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 103 people per 100,000 people in Turkey, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Russia, spent [ 7.39% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Turkey, spent [ 4.57% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Russia | Turkey |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 44.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 32.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.42 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 1.82 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Russia, are 1.38 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Turkey.
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