4. Dual Continents: Russia is located in both Europe and Asia, with roughly 77% of its land in Asia but 75% of its population in the European part. During the period of Catherine the Great, Russia spanned THREE CONTINENTS: Europe, Asia and the Americas.
The Empress first considered Russia’s interests and, therefore, twice rejected the British monarch’s request. Catherine II understood Treacherous England perfectly: Britain is a friend today and an enemy tomorr
England’s monarchy stretches back over a millennium yet the two truly great monarchs that immediately spring to mind are Queen Elizabeth 1 (1533 – 1603) and Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901).
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