Many ask the question:"Komi Republic - which federal district of Russia?". But in itself, it does not form a federal district. For the same reason, the following wording of the question “What is the federal district of the Komi Republic?” Will not be entirely correct. However, it is part of the North-West Federal District. But it is still more correct to ask the question in such a way: "To which federal district does the Komi Republic belong?" Although, in principle, any of these formulations is correct. But the first two fall into the category of "vernacular".
Komi Republic - which federal district?
The Komi Republic is one of the subjectsRussian Federation. It is located in the north of the European territory of Russia. However, the territorial division of the Komi Republic - North-West Federal District. The republic was established on August 22, 1921. At first, it was listed as an autonomous region. The status of the republic was given to Komi in 1936.
The administrative center is the city of Syktyvkar.
Komi Republic - North-West Federal District
Republic is located in the northeastern partEuropean territory of Russia. The eastern border runs along the western spurs of the Ural Mountains. In the northeast it borders on the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, in the southeast - on the Khanty-Mansiysk region, in the south - on the Sverdlovsk region, on the south-west and west - on the Kirov region. The republic also has a common border with the Arkhangelsk region. The most northern city of Komi is Vorkuta.
The climate is cold, continental andmoderately continental. Characterized by a long frosty winter with an average January temperature from –17 to –20 degrees. Summer is short and mostly cool. In the northern part it is 5 degrees colder than in the south. The annual precipitation is about 700 mm, which at such low temperatures and evaporation determines wet conditions.
Большая часть площади республики покрыта лесами taiga type, which are dominated by spruce and pine. In smaller quantities, larch, cedar, fir. In the northern part of the Komi forest tundra and tundra are common in which spruce-birch woodland, sedge, grass, mosses and other plants grow. There are also areas completely untouched by man, which is rare in the modern world. A large number of various wild animals, including the Red Book. In general, reserves cover 15% of the Komi territory.
In the republic, in addition to the forest, a largethe number of different minerals, including gold and diamonds. Among the combustible minerals there are reserves of various types of coal, oil shale, oil, peat, asphalt masses. Inorganic minerals - sulfur, barite, phosphates, potassium and sodium salts, crystal, limestone, gypsum, quartz, sandstone, ornamental stones, diamonds.
Also found deposits of titanium, aluminum, gold.
The population density is small - about 2 people. per square kilometer.
Komi economy
The main role in the economy belongs to the extraction andprocessing of various minerals. First of all, it is wood, coal, gas, oil and bauxite. Built a large number of enterprises. The region has established production of paper, cardboard and pulp.
In the economy of the republic a certain valuehas reindeer herding, which is a historically established activity. It is developed in the north and its role gradually decreases. The main directions in agriculture are dairy and beef cattle, growing vegetables and potatoes. In the north of the republic - the production of fur. Products come mainly to the domestic market.
Transportation system
There are 4 types of transport in Komi:road, rail, water and air. The longest railway line is the Kotlas-Vorkuta railway. The construction of another large railway is planned. Highways (Belkomur). Its estimated length will be 1252 km.
Сеть автомобильных дорог необычайно разрежена и its density is comparable to that in other least populated areas of Russia. However, the existing routes are classified as poor quality roads. Much of the settlements remain without high-quality transport links to the main routes.
Air transport is represented by airports (Vorkuta, Syktyvkar, Pechora, Ukhta, etc.).
In water transport is dominated by transportation along the rivers of the Pechora River basin.
Sights of Komi
Among the attractions are important objects of architecture: churches and monasteries. Also known ethnographic museum in the village of Ust-Vym.
So, to the question of which federal district is the Komi Republic, the answer was given at the beginning of the article.
