Nerchinsk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nerchinsk is a historic town located in the Zabaykalsky Krai region of Russia. It was founded in 1654 as a fort and later became a significant center for trade and the infamous katorga penal system. The town is famously associated with the 1689 Treaty of Nerchinsk signed with the Qing Dynasty.
Statistics
Area
100.00 km²
Population
14,959