The territory occupied by the region has an area of 83.9 km². The number of officially registered residents in the region is 1.8 million people. You need to look for the Leningrad region on the map of Russia in the region of 60 ° 0'0 north latitude and 32 ° 0'0 east longitude.
Geographical position of the Leningrad region
Most of the region's territory lies on the plain known as the Russian. Most of the lakes and rocks are located in the region on the Karelian Isthmus, which is part of the Baltic crystalline shield. The largest rivers in the region: Neva, Svir, Volkhov. The main lakes of the region are Ladoga and Onega. The shores of the region are washed by the Gulf of Finland.
On the online map Leningrad region marked the borders of the region with the EU countries and neighboring regions. The region has an international border with Estonia and Finland. Internal borders of the region with the regions: Vologda, Novgorod, Pskov and the Republic of Karelia.
Climate
The Leningrad Region is located in the area of the continental Atlantic climate. It is characterized by mild winters with frequent thaws and cool winters. The average annual rainfall is 600-700 mm.
Population
In the total population of the region, urban residents make up more than 64%. Russians are the basis of the national composition. Their number exceeds 92.7%. They are followed by Ukrainians - 1.98% and Belarusians - 1.05%.
Economy
Among the subjects of the Russian Federation, the volume of the regional economy is in 21st place. The most developed in the field of industry: mining, processing and energy. Sea freight transport plays a significant role in the regional economy.
Transport links, roads and routes
The Leningrad Region has a well-developed network of roads and railways. Highways of federal and republican significance pass through the territory of the region:
- M10 "Russia";
- P21 "Cola";
- P23 "Pskov".
Three border automobile checkpoints: "Trofyanovka", "Scandinavia" and "Brusnichnoe". The Narva checkpoint operates on the Estonian border. 4 cargo seaports have been built on the Baltic coast of the region:
- Ust-Luga;
- Vyborg;
- Vysotsk;
- Primorsk.
In addition to maritime shipping, there is also river transportation of goods and people along rivers and lakes in the region. There is an international airport in Pulkovo.
Leningrad region with towns and villages
On the map of the Leningrad region with districts, 63 urban and 136 rural settlements are marked. The region is divided into 17 districts. Among the largest cities in the Leningrad Region:
- Gatchina - 95.2 thousand people;
- Vyborg - 78.5 thousand people;
- Vsevolozhsk - 70.3 thousand people.
The population density in the region is 21.36 people / km².
Leningrad Region is part of the North-West federal district, the administrative center of which is the city of St. Petersburg.
There are 62 cities and 141 rural settlements in the Leningrad Region. The largest cities in the region are Tikhvin, Vyborg, Priozersk, Kirishi, Kingisepp, Vsevolozhsk, Volkhov and Gatchina. The map of the Leningrad region clearly shows that there is an active housing construction in areas of the region located near St. Petersburg.
The Leningrad Region borders on Estonia and Finland, so residents of St. Petersburg and the region often visit these countries for recreation and shopping. Ivangorod is located on the border with the Estonian city of Narva: if you wish, you can cross the border on foot.
Historical reference
In 750 the city of Ladoga (Staraya Ladoga) was founded. In the XII century, the center shifted to Novgorod and the Novgorod Republic. In the following centuries, the Novgorodians fought constant battles with the Swedes and the knights of the Livonian Order. In 1240, the famous Battle of the Neva took place on the Neva River. To protect the Novgorod land, fortresses and forts were created: Koporye, Oreshek and others. In 1478 Ivan the Third conquered the Novgorodians. In 1708, the Ingermanland province was formed, and the capital Russian Empire was moved to St. Petersburg.
In 1927 the Leningrad Region was created. During World War II, most of the Leningrad region was occupied by German troops. Important role played "The Road of Life" along which people were evacuated from besieged Leningrad.
Must Visit
In the Leningrad region, it is recommended to visit the Shlisselburg fortress, palace complexes in Gatchina and Ropsha, barrows and an old fortress in Staraya Ladoga, Ivangorod fortress, Vyborg castle and Monrepo park, the Assumption monastery in Tikhvin and Koltushsky heights.
Tourist notes
Gulrypsh - a summer cottage for celebrities
There is an urban-type settlement Gulrypsh on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, the appearance of which is closely associated with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to the illness of his wife, they needed to change the climate. Case decided the matter.The Leningrad Region is located in the northwest of the Russian Federation. The relief of the area is represented by plains and lowlands, a significant part of which is swampy. Upon closer examination of the map of the Leningrad Region from the satellite, you can see that it borders on several subjects Russian Federation, namely with areas:
- Novgorod;
- Vologda;
- Pskov.
In the north, the borders of the region are bordered by Karelia. Also, the Leningrad region has common borders with Estonia and Finland.
The regional government is located in the city of St. Petersburg, it allows you to view the map of the Leningrad region by district. It is not typical for our country that it is not part of the region, but is a semi-enclave territory.
Most of the hydrographic objects on the territory of the region appeared due to the Baltic Sea basin. Therefore, in the northwest of the region there are a huge number of rivers and lakes. The largest rivers that can be found on the map of the Leningrad Region with diagrams include:
- Pasha;
- Oyat;
- Meadows;
- Volkhov;
- Syas.
If you add up the lengths of all the rivers in the region, you get more than 50 thousand km. One of the most significant hydrographic objects is also Ladoga Lake - the largest in area in Europe and one of the deepest in the country.
If you increase the scale of the map, you can examine in more detail the districts on the map of the Leningrad region, the cities that are part of them, as well as streets and houses.
Districts of the Leningrad region on the map
The region is divided into 17 districts. The largest areas in terms of area:
- Vyborgsky;
- Tikhvinsky;
- Luzhsky;
- Boksitogorsky;
- Podporozhsky.
The infrastructure, location of streets, roads, houses, administrative buildings, stations and attractions in each area will help to consider the map of the Leningrad region with settlements.
More than 30 large highways that connect the region with St. Petersburg, Scandinavian countries, Moscow and other cities of Russia. Part of the ring road around St. Petersburg passes through the Lomonosovsky and Vsevolozhsky districts, which can be seen on Show detailed map roads of the Leningrad region.
Passenger and cargo traffic is also carried out by shipping. The region has such large ports as:
- Vysotsk;
- Ust-Luga;
- Primorsk;
- Kronstadt;
- Vyborg.
In addition to sea transport, large river vessels go along the Neva and Volkhov rivers. Since Soviet times, the western regions of the region have remained a border zone through which ferries with motor transport, cargo and passenger ships pass. If we look at the map of the Leningrad region in detail, then you can find all the port border cities of the region.
To get to other cities of the country and abroad, residents of the region can use the only international passenger airport Pulkovo, which is located on the outskirts of St. Petersburg.
Map of the Leningrad Region with cities and villages
There are more than 30 large cities in the region, all settlements, both large and small, can be viewed on a map of the Leningrad region with cities and villages. The most significant in terms of area and number of people living settlements areas:
- Vyborg;
- Tikhvin;
- Gatchina;
- Sertolovo;
- Pinery;
- Volkhov;
- Kingisepp.
Almost all cities have a characteristic "northern" architecture and many historical monuments. The architecture and identity of the local population. Thousands of tourists come to the region every day who want to see the most beautiful architectural and historical monuments on the territory of Russia, which are indicated on the map of the Leningrad region with villages. The main attractions and the most interesting places in the region:
- the village of Ulyanovka - Sablinskie caves;
- v. Belogorka - Eliseev's estate;
- the village of Nevsky Parkleskhoz - the old Intercession Church;
- Priozersk - Konevets island;
- Vyborg - Mon Repos;
- Gatchina is a museum-reserve.
The sights can be listed endlessly. If you are going to visit this historical region of the country, use Yandex maps of the Leningrad region, which will become an irreplaceable assistant on your trip.
Economy and industry of the Leningrad region
The region's economy is represented by many industries. Hunting, fishing and forestry have always been and remain traditional for the region. The leading positions are occupied by such sectors of the economic sphere as:
- transport and communication;
- manufacturing production;
- building;
- energy.
A large number of enterprises of the light, food and processing industries operate on the territory of the region. Here they sew shoes, clothes, produce plastic and metal products.
Investors who see great opportunities for the development of big business and the opening of large-scale investment projects in the region make a great contribution to the economy of the region.
