Is russia in asia or europe continent?

Russia is one of a select number of countries in the world that are located in more than one continent. The other famous example of a transcontinental state is Turkey, which is also in both Europe and Asia. Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey, is one of the few examples of cities which are located in multiple continents. read more

Depends on what you consider a continent. Russia either spans two continents: Europe and Asia, or belongs in Eurasia. By most standards there are 7 continents in the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. Yet, some geographers combine Europe and Asia into the Eurasian continent. read more

The answer to whether Russia is officially a part of Europe, or a part of Asia, is one of those annoying parts of general knowledge that can drive some people crazy. People seem to have different opinions on the nature of Russia as a location, and how it’s actually classified on the global map. read more