Sterlitamak
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Sterlitamak is the second largest city in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, situated on the left bank of the Belaya River. Founded by merchant Savva Tetushev under the decree of Catherine the Great, it originally served as a salt pier. The city is known for its proximity to the unique geological formations of the Shikhan Mountains.
Statistics
Area
108.52 km²
Population
277,410