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The North Caucasus is very successfulgeographical position. Located on the Caucasus Isthmus between the three seas, it is the gateway through which Russia connects with the states of Transcaucasia and Asia Minor.
It includes:Rostov Region, Stavropol Territory and the Krasnodar Territory, as well as seven republics. The North Caucasian economic region borders not only with two developed regions of the country, but also with Ukraine.
In the North Caucasus there are a variety of landscapes. High mountain ranges adjoin to the steppe plains, snow tops rise above subtropical vegetation.
By natural conditions, North-CaucasianThe economic region is divided into several zones. The presence of such a large variety in natural conditions is due, first of all, to the complex terrain. This significantly influenced the resettlement of people in the region and their economic activities.
The North Caucasus Economic Region is richfertile lands on the plains and magnificent pastures in the foothills. Stormy water streams flowing down from the mountains are used to obtain hydroelectric power, and flat rivers give their water for irrigation.
Numerous resorts on the Black Sea coast, healing mineral springs, well-equipped tourist centers in the mountains made the North Caucasus region one of the best recreational zones in Russia.
The region is developing some types ofmineral. Natural gas is mined in the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, oil is pumped in Chechnya and Adygea. Some non-ferrous metals are found in North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria. In the Rostov region, coal is mined.
Some demography
The population in the region is almost18 million people and is steadily increasing, as here there is a high natural increase. The region has provided labor resources, moreover, rather rapid growth rates have led to their overabundance.
The population distribution is very uneven anddepends on natural conditions. The highest density is observed on the plains and in the foothills. In the arid regions of Dagestan and Stavropol, people live significantly less.
The North Caucasian economic region is distinguished by well-developed agriculture, engineering industry, non-ferrous metallurgy, as well as fuel and food industry.
Due to the unique combination of fertilelands and a mild climate, the North Caucasus has become the main supplier of grain, grapes, fruits and vegetables. In addition to cereal crops, many sugar beets, citrus fruits, etc. are grown.
Geographical features of Russia are substantiallyinfluenced the development of the transport complex of the North Caucasus. It is through this region that international and inter-regional cargo transportation is provided along the seas, here there are major ports of the country - Tuapse, Makhachkala, Novorossiysk. Rostov-on-Don became a major river port. Threads of oil pipelines and numerous airlines connect the area with the rest of Russia.
