barn, blacksmith shop and a health center
Russian North Caucasus has a very good location.Located on the Caucasus isthmus between three seas, it is the gateway through which the relationship between Russia and the states of Transcaucasia and Asia Minor.
It includes: Rostov region, Stavropol and Krasnodar region, as well as seven republics.North Caucasus economic region on the border not only with the two developed regions of the country, but also with Ukraine.
Natural Resources
the North Caucasus, there are a variety of landscapes.The high mountain ranges are combined with steppe plains, snow-capped peaks dominate the subtropical vegetation.
natural conditions North Caucasus economic region is divided into several zones.Having such a large diversity in natural conditions explained in the first place, a complex relief area.This greatly affected the resettlement of people in the region and carried out their business activities.
North Caucasus economic region is rich in fertile land on the plains and in the foothills of the magnificent pastures.Stormy streams flowing down from the mountains, are used to produce hydropower and give their lowland river water for irrigation.
numerous resorts on the Black Sea coast, healing mineral springs, equipped tourist center in the mountains of the North Caucasus have made the area one of the best recreational areas in Russia.
The region is developing certain types of minerals.Natural gas is produced in the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territory, the oil pump in Chechnya and Adygei.Some non-ferrous metals ores are in North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria.In the Rostov region is rich in copper.
little demography
population in an area of almost 18 million people and is steadily increasing, as there are high natural growth.Manpower region is provided, moreover, quite rapid growth led to their overabundance.
Population distribution is very uneven and depends on the environmental conditions.The highest density is observed in the plains and foothills.In arid regions of Dagestan and Stavropol people live much less.
economy and its development
North Caucasus economic region stands well-developed agriculture, machine-building industry, ferrous metallurgy, as well as fuel and food industry.
its unique combination of fertile land and mild climate, the North Caucasus has become the main supplier of grain, grapes, fruits and vegetables.In addition to cereals, sugar beet is grown a lot, citrus and others.
Geographic peculiarities of Russia greatly influenced the development of the transport complex of the North Caucasus.It is through this region on the seas provided by international and inter-regional freight, here are the major ports of the country - Tuapse, Makhachkala, Novorossiysk.Rostov-on-Don has become a major river port.Threads oil and numerous airlines connect the area with the rest of Russia.
