Republic of Karelia

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Republic of Karelia

Name

Republic of Karelia

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

Location