Map of the Sakhalin region. Satellite map of the Sakhalin region

The Sakhalin Region is a region located in the Far East federal district. The region is unique in its location. This is clearly seen on the map of the Sakhalin Region: the region has an island position. The region includes: Sakhalin Island, the Kuril Islands, Tyuleniy and Moneron Islands.

Today the Sakhalin Region borders on Japan, Khabarovsk Territory and the Kamchatka Sea. The region is washed by 2 seas: the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk, as well as Pacific Ocean. The area of the region is 87,101 km2. The region includes 17 districts, 15 cities and 5 urban-type settlements. Largest cities- Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Korsakov, Okha, Kholmsk and Poronaysk.

The Sakhalin Region is notable for its complex climatic conditions. In many ways, this is reflected in the economic condition of the region. Oil, gas and coal production is carried out in the region. The main sectors of the economy are the timber and fishing industries.

The region is characterized by high seismic activity. There are 160 volcanoes on the territory of the region, many of which are active.

The Sakhalin Oblast includes the Kuril Islands, which are a stumbling block between Japan and Russia.

History reference

Sakhalin Oblast was created in 1932. During World War II, the region was occupied by Japanese troops. In 1945, there were battles for the liberation of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. In 1952, a tsunami hit the Kuril Islands. In 1995, an earthquake occurred in Neftegorsk, during which 2,000 people died.

must visit

On the detailed map In the Sakhalin region, you can see various sights: bays, volcanoes and natural monuments. It is recommended to visit local history museums, the museum of railway equipment in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, a fur seal rookery on Tyuleny Island, the Kuril Islands, thermal springs, waterfall of the river Nituy, capes Velikan and Stukabis.

Satellite map of the Sakhalin region. Explore the satellite map of the Sakhalin region online in real time. A detailed map of the Sakhalin Region was created based on satellite images high resolution. AT as close as possible a satellite map of the Sakhalin region allows you to study in detail the streets, individual houses and sights of the Sakhalin region. A satellite map of the Sakhalin Region easily switches to a regular map mode (scheme).

Sakhalin region- the only region of Russia, which is located on the islands. The Sakhalin Oblast includes Sakhalin Island with small adjacent islands and the Kuril Islands.

The climate in the Sakhalin region is quite diverse. On Sakhalin it is monsoonal, and on Kuril Islands oceanic. Winter in the Sakhalin region is long, on average - up to 7 months. Summer is short, but warm - 2-3 months long. For the area also the characters of typhoons of destructive force.

Nature generously rewarded Sakhalin region natural attractions, many of which have no analogues in the world. The main attraction is the Ilya Muromets waterfall, the highest waterfall in Russia. Its height is 141 meters.

The Sakhalin region is often called the region of volcanoes, since there are a huge number of them here. There are 160 of them on the Kuril Islands alone, of which 39 are active. The South Sakhainsky mud volcano is another natural monument that is carefully protected by the state.

There is also a large marine nature Park- Moneron Island. It combines various forms of underwater relief, which is strongly influenced by the Tsushima warm current. Under his influence of animals, the underwater world of the island is very unusual. There are shellfish sea urchins and stars.

Another protected area of the region is Mount Vaida, which is considered a pearl of nature. This mountain is unique, because inside it there are more than 30 castra caves. The most beautiful of them is Vaidinskaya, and the deepest is Cascade (depth - 127 meters). About tourism in Sakhalin region much can be said. This is an active, and calm, and extreme rest. Especially popular among tourists is skiing. skiing and mountain climbing.

Satellite map of the Sakhalin region

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Sakhalin Region - Wikipedia:

Date of formation of the Sakhalin region: October 20, 1932
Population of the Sakhalin region: 487 419 people
Telephone code of the Sakhalin region: 424
Area of the Sakhalin Region: 87,100 km²
Car code of the Sakhalin region: 65

Cities of the Sakhalin Oblast - list of cities in alphabetical order:

City of Aleksandrovsk-Sakhalinsky founded in 1869. The population of the city is 9586 people.
Aniva city founded in 1886. The population of the city is 9430 people.
City of Dolinsk founded in 1884. The population of the city is 11708 people.
City of Korsakov founded in 1853. The population of the city is 33213 people.
City of Kurilsk founded in the 18th century. The population of the city is 1547 people.
City of Makarov founded in 1892. The population of the city is 6717 people.
City of Nevelsk founded in 1789. The population of the city is 10681 people.
City of Okha founded in 1908. The population of the city is 20916 people.
Poronaysk city founded in 1869. The population of the city is 15311 people.
City of Severo-Kurilsk founded in 1898. The population of the city is 2587 people.
City of Tomari founded in 1870. The population of the city is 3774 people.
City of Uglegorsk founded in the 20th century. The population of the city is 9070 people.
City of Kholmsk founded in 1870. The population of the city is 28217 people.
City of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk founded in 1882. The population of the city is 194882 people.

Sakhalin region – Russian region located on the islands Far East. The region includes Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. Administrative center - city Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

Main wealth Sakhalin region – natural monuments and complexes under state protection. They occupy 10% of the entire territory. These are numerous volcanoes, mountains, waterfalls and gorges. Ilya Muromets is the largest waterfall in all of Russia, the height of which is 141 meters. But the true gem of the region's nature is Mount Vaida, in the depths of which there are more than 30 castra caves. The deepest of them is the Cascade Cave (127 meters).

It is worth noting the first Russian marine park - Moneron Island. Thanks to the warm flow undersea world of this island is diverse and more reminiscent of the underwater world of tropical countries.

Sights of the Sakhalin region: Resurrection Cathedral in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Small Kurils Reserve, Poronaisky Reserve, Museum of Local Lore of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Museum of the History of the Sakhalin Railway, Gagarin Park in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
nature reserve"Kuril", "Mountain air" - ski resort Sakhalin Island, Sakhalin Zoobotanical Park, Literary and Art Museum of the Book of A.P. Chekhov, Korsakov Sea Trade Port, Lake Busse, Main lighthouse in Kholmsk, Chekhov Peak, Cape Velikan, Moneron Island, Bear Museum in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Memorial to Soviet soldiers in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.

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Satellite map of the Sakhalin region. You can view a satellite map of the Sakhalin Region in the following modes: a map of the Sakhalin Region with the names of objects, a satellite map of the Sakhalin Region, a geographical map of the Sakhalin Region.

Sakhalin region- the only region of Russia, which is located on the islands. The Sakhalin Oblast includes Sakhalin Island with small adjacent islands and the Kuril Islands.

The climate in the Sakhalin region is quite diverse. On Sakhalin it is monsoonal, and on the Kuril Islands it is oceanic. Winter in the Sakhalin region is long, on average - up to 7 months. Summer is short, but warm - 2-3 months long. For the area also the characters of typhoons of destructive force.

There is also a large marine natural park in the Sakhalin Region - Moneron Island. It combines various forms of underwater relief, which is strongly influenced by the Tsushima warm current. Under his influence of animals, the underwater world of the island is very unusual. Shellfish, sea urchins and stars live there.