Kirov oblast, Russia (Kirovskaya)

The capital city of Kirov oblast: Kirov.

Kirov oblast overview

Kirov oblast (also spelled Kirovskaya) is a federal subject of Russian Federation, part of Volga Federal District. The capital city and administrative center of the region is Kirov city. The region is situated in north-eastern part of European Russia.

Kirov oblast population - 1,413,000 (2008); land area - 120,800 sq. km.

Kirov oblast flag

Kirov oblast coat of arms

Kirov oblast map, Russia

Kirov oblast territory

Kirov oblast of Russia is located in the Eastern part of East-European Height. There are Vyatskie Uvaly (ridges) in the central part of Kirov oblast, Verkhnekamskaya height in the north-eastern part and Severnye Uvaly in the north.

Main river of the region is Vyatka river. Natural resources of Kirov oblast are woods, iron ore, slate coal and phosphorites. The woods are mostly coniferous. The total timber resources are about 1.2 bln. cubic meters.

Kirov oblast climate

The climate of Kirov oblast is moderately continental. The winter is usually long and cold, the summer is short and warm. Kirov oblast is situated in the taiga zone. The woods of taiga are rich in various flora and fauna.

Kirov oblast facts

Kirov oblast has 18 main cities and towns. The largest cities of the region are Kirov, Kirovo-Chepetsk, Kotelnich, Omutninsk, Slobodskoy, Vyatskie Polyany and Yaransk. Kirov oblast connects Russian central regions with Urals, Siberia and Far East regions by railroads.