Many people ask the question: "The Komi Republic - which federal district of Russia?". But in itself, it does not form a federal district. For the same reason, such a wording of the question would be not entirely correct: "What is the federal district of the Komi Republic?" However, it is part of the Northwestern Federal District. But nevertheless, it is more correct to ask the question in this way: "To which federal district does the Komi republic belong?" Although, in principle, any of these formulations is correct. But the first two belong to the category of vernacular.
Komi Republic - which federal district?
The Komi Republic is one of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. It is located in the north of the European territory of Russia. However, according to the territorial division, the Komi Republic is the North-West Federal District. The date of formation of the republic is August 22, 1921. At first it was listed as an autonomous region. The status of the republic was awarded to Komi in 1936.
The administrative center is the city of Syktyvkar.
Komi Republic - Northwestern Federal District
The republic is located in the north-eastern part of the European territory of Russia. The eastern border runs along the western spurs of the Ural Mountains. In the north-east it borders with the Yamal-Nenets okrug, in the southeast - with the Khanty-Mansiysk, in the south - with the Sverdlovsk region, in the south-west and west - with the Kirov. The republic also has a common border with the Arkhangelsk region. The northernmost city of Komi is Vorkuta.
The climate is cold, continental and temperate continental. Long frosty winters are typical with an average January temperature of –17 to –20 degrees. Summer is short and mostly cool. It is 5 degrees colder in the north than in the south. The annual rainfall is about 700 mm, which at such low temperatures and evaporation determines humid conditions.
Most of the republic’s area is covered by taiga-type forests, in which spruce and pine prevail. Larch, cedar, and fir are found in smaller quantities. In the northern part of Komi, the forest-tundra and tundra are widespread, in which spruce-birch woodlands, sedge, grasses, mosses and other plants grow. There are also completely untouched areas, which is rare for the modern world. A large number of various wild animals, including those of the Red Book. In general, 15% of the Komi territory is covered by nature reserves.
In the republic, in addition to the forest, a large number of different minerals, including gold and diamonds, were discovered. Among the combustible minerals there are reserves of various types of coal, oil shale, oil, peat, and asphalt-like masses. Inorganic minerals - sulfur, barite, phosphorites, potassium and sodium salts, crystal, limestone, gypsum, quartz, sandstone, gemstones, diamonds.
Also there are 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 and processing of various minerals. First of all, it is wood, coal, gas, oil and bauxite. A large number of enterprises have been built. The region has established the production of paper, cardboard and pulp.
In the economy of the republic, reindeer husbandry, which is a historically established occupation, has a certain value. It is developed in the north and its role is gradually decreasing. The main directions in agriculture are dairy and beef cattle breeding, growing vegetables and potatoes. In the north of the republic - the production of furs. Products are mainly sold to the domestic market.
Transport 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 major railway is planned. Highways (Belkomur). Its estimated length will be 1252 km.
The road network is unusually sparse and its density is comparable to that in other least populated areas of Russia. However, the existing tracks are of poor quality. A significant part of settlements are left without high-quality transport links with trunk routes.
Air transport is represented by airports (Vorkuta, Syktyvkar, Pechora, Ukhta, etc.).
Water transport is dominated by transport along the rivers of the Pechora river basin.
