Buryatia, Siberian region in Russia
Buryatia is a republic located in Siberia, Russia that covers an area of 351,300 square kilometers and has a population of about one million people.
It was established as an autonomous region within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic in 1923, and became a federal subject of Russia in 1992.
The ethnic Buryats, who make up one third of the population, have a rich cultural heritage that includes Buddhism, Shamanism and Tengrism.
The regions largest city, Ulan-Ude, is home to one of the world's largest Buddha statues.
Lake Baikal, which is included in the UNESCO List of World Natural Heritage, is located in Buryatia.
Location: Russia
Inception: April 21, 1992
Capital city: Ulan-Ude
Population: 985431
Website: egov-buryatia.ru
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Buryatia is a republic located in Siberia, Russia that covers an area of 351,300 square kilometers and has a population of about one million people.
Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world, containing 22–23% of the world's fresh surface water.
The Sayan Mountains feature diverse ecosystems and dramatic landscapes.
The Barguzin Nature Reserve is a protected area located in the Buryat Republic of Russia.
The Bratsk Hydroelectric Power Station is one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in the world.
The Baikal Nature Reserve is the largest and oldest nature reserve in Russia, established in 1969.
Ivolginsky Datsan is the center of Buddhism in Russia, located in Buryatia.
Monkh Saridag is the highest peak in the Sayan Mountains.
The Lenin Monument in Ulan-Ude is the world's largest sculptural head of Vladimir Lenin.
Shamanka Rock, also known as Cape Burkhan, is a striking natural landmark on Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal.
The Baikal-Lena nature reserve covers an area of over 660,000 hectares.
