141 million: Population of Russia, 2007 estimate

301 million: Population of United States, 2007 estimate

17 million: Land area of Russia in kilometers squared

9.8 million: Land area of United States in kilometers squared

59: Average life expectancy in Russia

78: Average life expectancy in U.S.

18: Percentage of population below poverty line in Russia

12: Percentage of population below poverty line in U.S.

Source: CIA World Factbook, www.cia.gov