Buryat Republic, Russia (Buryatia)

The capital city of Buryat republic: Ulan-Ude.

Buryat Republic overview

Buryat Republic (other spellings Buriat, Buryatia, Buryatiya) is a federal subject of Russia, part of Siberian Federal District. Administrative center and capital city is Ulan-Ude. Buryat Republic is located in the south-central part of Siberia along Baikal Lake.

Buryat Republic has the population of 961,000 (2009) on the land area of 351,300 sq. km.

Buryat republic flag

Buryat republic coat of arms

Buryat republic map, Russia

Buryat Republic lands info

The highest point of Buryat Republic is Mount Munku-Sardyk (about 3,500 m). Main rivers of the region are Barguzin, Irkut, Kitoy, Oka, Selenga, Uda, Upper Angara and Vitim. Baikal is the largest lake of Buryat Republic and Russia.

Natural resources of Republic of Buryatia include 48% of Russian zinc deposits, 24% of lead, 37% of molybdenum, 27% of tungsten. There are also rich gold and uranium deposits on the territory of Buryat region.

Buryat Republic economy

The territories of present day Buryat Republic were colonized by Russians in 1600th. Russians were searching for gold deposits and furs. Today the economy of Buryat Republic had developed agriculture (wheat, vegetables and potatoes growing, sheep and cattle farming).

Among the other industries timber, leather, mining, engineering, food processing, fishing and hunting should be mentioned. Also Baikal Lake is popular among the tourists from all over the world.