Siberia is one of the most mysterious and harsh regions of the Russian Federation. Here is the famous Lake Baikal, whose total area is equal to the area of the Netherlands. On its territory is located Vasyugan swamp - the largest in the world. The area of Siberia is about 9.8 million square meters. km, which is more than half of the entire territory of Russia. Located in the north-eastern part of Eurasia. What regions is its vast territory divided into?
Regions of Siberia: list
Siberia includes the following territories. Firstly, these are the republics: Altai, Buryatia, Sakha (Yakutia), Tuva, Khakassia. Secondly, the region: Altai Territory, Transbaikal, Kamchatka, Krasnoyarsk, Primorsky, Khabarovsk. And also the official division of Siberia includes the following areas: Irkutsk, Kemerovo, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Tomsk and Tyumen.
The regions of Siberia differ in their geographical and climatic indicators. Each of them requires a separate consideration. Siberia is conventionally divided into the following territories: Eastern Siberia, Transbaikalia, the Far East of Russia, and also Western Siberia.
The territory of Western Siberia
No less extensive territory is also occupied by regions of Western Siberia. The list will include the following territories: Altai Territory, Tyumen, Tomsk, Omsk, Novosibirsk, Kemerovo Regions, part of Khakassia, as well as the Kurgan Region. One of the most ancient territories, which was inhabited by people about 1.5 million years ago, is Altai. Its length from west to east is about 600 km. The largest rivers flow here, not only in Russia, but throughout the world. This is Ob, Biya, Katun, Charysh. For example, the Ob basin is about 70% of the entire Altai Territory.
Regions of Siberia: eastern part
The lands of Buryatia, Trans-Baikal Territory, Krasnoyarsk Territory, Irkutsk Region, as well as Tuva, Khakassia, Yakutia belong to the territory of Eastern Siberia. The development of this area dates back to the 18th century. Then, by decree of Emperor Peter I, a prison was built on the territory of modern Khakassia. This time, namely 1707, is considered the date of the republic of Khakassia joining the territory of Russia. The locals whom the Russians discovered in Siberia were shamans. They believed that the universe was populated by special master spirits.
The Republic of Buryatia with its capital in the city of Ulan-Ude is considered one of the most picturesque regions of Siberia. Huge mountain ranges are located here - the mountains occupy an area four times the plain area. A significant part of the Buryat border lies along the Baikal water area.
The Republic of Sakha in size has outstripped all regions of Siberia and the Far East. Moreover, Yakutia is also the largest region of Russia. More than 40 percent of its territory is located beyond the Arctic Circle. About 80% of the territory of Yakutia is occupied by the taiga.
Omsk and Tomsk regions
The main city of the Omsk region is Omsk. Geographically, this region is a flat territory with a continental climate. There are taiga forests, forest-steppes and steppes. Forest occupies about 24% of the entire territory of the region. The territory of the Tomsk region with a center in the city of Tomsk is one of the most inaccessible. Indeed, most of it is represented by taiga forests. There is a large number of deposits of valuable natural resources: oil, gas, metals and peat.
Tyumen and Novosibirsk regions
The Tyumen region is located on a flat territory. In terms of its area among the administrative subjects of Russia, it is located in third place in the Arctic, tundra and forest-tundra regions. Here lie the main reserves of oil and gas in Russia. The Novosibirsk region is famous for its rivers. About 350 rivers are located on its territory, and the main waterway, the Ob, flows. There are also more than 3 thousand lakes. The climate of the Novosibirsk region is continental. It was first inhabited by representatives of the Mongoloid tribes in the 7-6 centuries. BC e.
Transbaikalia
The regions of Siberia amaze with their beauty and therefore are always attractive for tourists. One of such territories is the Trans-Baikal Territory. It is located on the eastern and southeastern territories from Baikal. Its center is the city of Chita. There are very long and harsh winters, and the warm season, on the contrary, is fleeting.
Far East and Western Siberia
In the Far East, most of the Russian rivers are located, the mouths of which flow into the Pacific Ocean. Only about 5% of Russia's population lives here. Sometimes the Transbaikalia region is also referred to this territory. Since the regions of Siberia are known for their vastness, disputes often arise over the division of its lands.
Western Siberia is located on the vast West Siberian Plain. Its area is about 2.6 million square meters. km On its territory also lies a large number of natural resources - minerals. About 2 thousand river arteries are located here.