Buryatia Republic of Russia overview and photos

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Buryatia Russia Republic general info

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

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Buryatia Russia Republic sceneries

The highest point of Buryatia 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 Buryatia 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 Buryatia.

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The territories of present day Buryatia Republic were colonized by Russians in 1600th. Russians were searching for gold deposits and furs. Today the economy of Buryatia 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.

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Buryatia Russia Republic snowy winter

Buryatia Russia Republic watchtower on the border

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