Republic of Karelia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The Republic of Karelia is a federal subject of Russia, located in the northwest of the country. It shares borders with Finland and several Russian Oblasts, including Murmansk and Leningrad. Its capital, Petrozavodsk, serves as the administrative center for this historically significant region.
Statistics
Area
172,400.00 km²
Population
533,121