Karachay-Cherkessia Republic overview
Karachay-Cherkessia Republic (also spelled Karachay-Cherkess, Karachaevo-Cherkessia) is situated on the northern part of Big Caucasus, to the east and north from Elbrus, part of North Caucasian Federal District. The length of republic territory from north to south is 140 km, from west to east - 170 km. Administrative center and capital of Karachay-Cherkessia Republic is Cherkessk city. Another large city of the region is Karachaevsk.
Karachay-Cherkessia Republic population - 427,000 (2010); land area of the region - 14,300 sq. km.
Karachay-Cherkessia Republic history
Karachay-Cherkessia as a constituent of Stavropol region was founded in 1922. In 1926 it was divided into 3 parts: Karachay autonomous region, Cherkessia national okrug, Batalpashinsky district. Karachay autonomous region existed till 1943.
Its population was accused of collaboration with German troops, was subjected to repression and deported to the Middle Asia and Kazakhstan. In 1957 the people came back to the motherland. In 1990 Karachay-Cherkessia autonomous region became the republic as a constituent of Russian Federation.
The majorities of Karachay-Cherkessia Republic population are Karachais and Russians. Karachais are the most numerous people among highland peoples. Cherkassians and Abazins make up 16% of population of the republic.
Karachay-Cherkessia Republic economics
Main industries of Karachay-Cherkessia economics are chemical, oil-chemical, food and light, tourism. The republican economics depends on functioning of tourism, resort and sports complex.
Karachay-Cherkessia region is divided into 8 districts. There are 2 towns of republican submission, 2 towns of district submission, 11 town settlements, 59 villages.
