In Kamchatka there are 29 active volcanoes, about 300 volcanic constructions. Kamchatka is rich in rivers and brooks - more than 14 thousand. Great number of them have length of 10 km, only 105 rivers - more than 100 km.

Geographic position, sea surrounding and the Pacific Ocean, the relief influence diverse and changeable weather. Coasts of Kamchatka have features of sea climate. In the central and northern districts the climate is continental.

Due to sea surrounding and geographic position Kamchatka is gaining intercontinental meaning in transport system on directions Europe - America, Europe - South-Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia - America.

Population: The population of Chita region is 0.4 million.

Economy: Economics of Kamchatka has its own peculiarities. Production complex of the region is presented by industry, sea and air transport, agricultural and building work.

Fish specialization of the region is the most effective, on its base all production and labour potential work. 90% of overall catches occupies active fishing. There is a great competition for raw resources and markets.

The second important branch is forest and wood-working industry. Its production is traditionally exported. Wood goods are in a little demand in Kamchatka. Manufacturing potential of the branch is used only in 50%.

Culture: In 1991 tourism got an official recognition by regional administration. "The conception of tourism development" was approved. Direction of tourism was established.

Administrative division: Kamchatskaya region has 7 districts. Administrative centre is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Area of Kamchatskaya region is 170,800 sq. km.