Yakutsk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Yakutsk, founded in 1632 by Cossacks, serves as the capital of Sakha, Russia. Originally named Lensky or Yakutsk fortress, it developed from an ostrog established by Pyotr Beketov. The city is situated on the Lena River and is known for its extremely cold climate.
Statistics
Area
122.00 km²
Population
355,443