What is considered the Far East and which countries does it include? What are the main attractions of the Russian Far East? Read about it below.
Far East
The term "Far East" covers all regions of the eastern part of the Eurasian continent. In geopolitics, the definition is included in the concept of "Asia-Pacific region". There are 20 countries and territories in the Far East: Brunei, Singapore, Philippines, Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, East Timor, part of Russia, etc. Australia and New Zealand, which are located to the east, have never been included in this concept.
B occupies 36% of the entire territory, while the region is home to only 4.5% of the country's population. Geographically, this includes the river basins that flow into the Pacific Ocean and the territories of Sakhalin, Kuril, Commander, Shantar Islands. Often Transbaikalia is also included in the Russian Far East.
This region of Russia has the lowest population growth. Over the past 20 years, the number of residents has decreased by 22%. This trend will leave Chukotka and Magadan without population in 60 years.
The northern part of the region is located above the Arctic Circle, so there is snow almost all year round. In the north, the tundra rules the ball, and in the southern part, the taiga, interspersed with subtropical vegetation. Cataclysms are not uncommon for the Far East, for example, earthquakes, volcanoes, geysers.
Sights of the Far East, photo
Getting to such a remote region is not too easy and often tiresome (the train journey can take about a week). Still, the game is worth the candle. Harsh weather conditions, not designed for excessive comfort lovers, will pay off with amazing landscapes and a warm welcome of the local population.
The main attractions of the Far East are natural objects. Lena Pillars and Yakutia National Park, Avacha bays and the tops of the hills resting against the sky. Sakhalin will conquer with lakes, amazing mountain ranges and islands. Kamchatka will open up its cold glacial sides, fast rivers and seething geysers and waterfalls to guests.
The natural attractions of the Far East are captivating from the first seconds. There are numerous nature reserves and national parks, black volcanic beaches, lakes and rivers. You can also see the fir grove, Death Valley and Steller's Arch.
Yakutia
The Yakutsk Territory is one of the richest in interesting natural objects. In addition, there are also places with a bright historical past. On the banks of the Diring-Yuryakh River, about two million years ago, settlements were located, which are possibly the oldest in Eurasia.
Speaking about the sights of the Far East, one should not forget about the unique natural formations of the Lena and Sinsky pillars. Forty-meter sheer cliffs stretch for 80 km along the Sinyaya and Lena rivers. Many of the rocks contain samples of ancient cave paintings.
Mount Kisilyakh, sacred to the Yakuts, has been open for visits only since 2002. It is an elevation of up to 1 km, where huge boulders resembling human figures are located. The idols reach almost 30 meters in height.
Death Valley is a unique place. In the local dead forest, not a single living creature lives, except for insects. The Ust-Vilyui National Park and the Olemkinsky Reserve amaze with their natural beauty. Interesting in Yakutia and the memorial museum called "Political Link", which contains samples of wooden buildings of the XVII century.
Kamchatka
A distant and contrasting region that has absorbed all the colors and sights of the Far East. There are many glaciers and over 100 volcanoes, of which 29 are active.
They call it the Kamchatka Gate. Its length reaches 24 km and its depth is 26 meters. After Port Jackson in Australia, it is the largest in the world. The cities of Vilyuchinsk and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky are located on the coast of the bay. During a boat trip along Avacha Bay, you can see the rock "Three Brothers", visit the bird market. Those who are especially lucky will be able to see killer whales passing by.
There is the Valley of Geysers, which is included in the Semi Valley list, located on the territory of the Kronotsky Biosphere Reserve. The accumulation of geysers in this region is the largest in Eurasia.
Tourists-hunters often come to Kamchatka to hunt brown bears, lynxes and elk. Fishermen come in search of salmon. Fans of outdoor activities rush to Kamchatka for skiing and snowboarding, and in May for diving.
Parks and reserves
Reserves, natural and national parks are the most amazing sights of the Far East. Their territories are home to some of the most impressive and unspoiled natural beauty. The Kamchatka Volcanoes Natural Park combines Klyuchevsky, Yuzhno-Kamchatsky, Bystrinsky parks and Nalychevo park.
The area of the park is about 2.5 million hectares. There are extinct and active volcanoes throughout the area, which makes it possible for researchers to observe the process of mountain formation. This is a unique place where the landscape changes every day, and thermal springs burst from the ground.
The Komandorskoye Biosphere Natural Park includes about 15 islands. The main feature of the park is its fauna. Many animals, rare or endangered animals, which are listed in the Red Book, live here.
Conclusion
The Far East includes the eastern part of Russia, as well as the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. The sights of the Far East include historical monuments such as sites of ancient people, and natural areas and unique sites.
