Vladivostok
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Vladivostok, meaning 'Ruler of the East', serves as the administrative center of Primorsky Krai in Russia. Founded in 1860 as a Russian military outpost, it gained prominence after becoming the main Russian naval base on the Pacific Ocean in 1872. The city is a key terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway and a major port.
Statistics
Area
331.16 km²
Population
603,519