Sakha Republic
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Sakha Republic, also known as Yakutia, is the largest federal subject of Russia by area. Located in the Russian Far East, it borders the Arctic Ocean and features Yakutsk as its capital. The region's history includes early settlement by Tungusic and Paleosiberian peoples, followed by Russian colonization in the 17th century.
Statistics
Area
3,083,523.00 km²
Population
1,001,664