Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk serves as the administrative center of Sakhalin Oblast in Russia's Far East. Originally founded as Vladimirovka in 1882, it experienced Japanese control as Toyohara from 1905-1946. The city's economy is driven by gas and oil extraction, attracting investment from companies like ExxonMobil and Shell.
Statistics
Area
164.66 km²
Population
181,587