Altai Territory - region located in the southeast Western Siberia.. The map of the Altai Territory shows that the region is bordered by the Kemerovo and Novosibirsk regions, Kazakhstan and the Republic of Altai. Area of \u200b\u200bthe region - 167 966 km2.

Altai edge is divided by 59 rural areas, 12 cities and 1 closed territorial education. The largest cities of the region - Barnaul (Administrative Center), Biysk, Rubtsovsk, Novoaltaisk and Zarinsk.

In the region there are unique deposits of granite, porphyres, marble and jasper. The economy of the Altai Territory is based on the work of machine-building enterprises, enterprises of the defense complex and the food industry. Agriculture plays a major role in the economy of the region.

Historical reference

The population began in the second half of the XVII century. Until the middle of the XIX century, the mining industry was well developed in the region. After 1861, plants and mining enterprises began to close. Agriculture has become actively developing.

In 1937, the Altai Territory was formed. During the Great Patriotic War Numerous factories and enterprises were evacuated to the region. In the mid-60-70s, the large-scale development of virgin lands begins.

Must Visit.

On a detailed map of the Altai Territory, you can see the natural attractions of the region: Kulundin Lake, 33 natural reserve, charming, blue and seven-seater mountains, white lakes, moss and ala. It is recommended to visit the cities - Barnaul, Biysk and Rubtsovsk.

We are required to visit the city resort of Belokurich, the rock "Four Brothers" near Belokurihi, the Tihyretic Reserve, a cascade of waterfalls on the River of the Shini, the cave "Lair", "Altai", "Geophysical", "terrible" and Tavdinsky caves.

Because of the similarity in the title, confusion between these two subjects often occurs. Russian Federation - Altai and the Altai Territory.

In the below map you can explore both the Altai Republic (the capital of Gorno-Altaisk) and the Altai Territory (the capital of Barnaul).

Altai and Altai Territory on the map

Altai and Altai Territory include almost all the natural zones of Russia, unless the desert. There is a steppe and forest-steppe, taiga and impressive mountains. The flat portion is pretty is chosen by ravines and river valleys, and a mountainous slight gorges and rocks. The climate is a transition zone from moderate to moderately continental. According to the Altai, these largest rivers are flowing, as a sinking from Bii and Katun, the mighty bore, which owns 70% of the river basin of the edge.

Square of Altai Territory about 168 thousand square kilometersThe population is about 2.5 million people.

Altai Territory on the map

The population density, respectively, is not significant, inhabit the most Russian.
In second place, the Germans, about 70 thousand live them. Ukrainians are less than 50 thousand people.

Map of Altai Territory

On the territory of Altai several reserves and reserves, more precisely 33. In almost about five percent of the territory of the region are taken under protection. There are reservations not only for animals, but also for caves, rocks and unique waterfalls. And for wild animals, in essence, it is also a very fertile edge. 320 species of birds and 90 species of animals live here. A special value is medicinal plants. Rhodiola pink, called the golden root, Maral root, red root, Maryan root (yes, there is also one, otherwise called "Peony Escape"), and of course ginseng, the last one is cultured only in cultural form.

Satellite map of the Altai Territory

Map of the Altai Territory from the satellite. You can see the Altai Territory satellite map in the following modes: Map of the Altai Territory with object names, satellite map. Altai Territory, Geographical Map of the Altai Territory.

Altai region - region in Western Siberia. This is one of the most beautiful corners not only in Russia, but also on all the mainland. In the territory of the Altai Territory, several major rivers - Katun and Biya, which, merging, form a single river Ob.

Altai Territory, surrounded by mountain arrays, is a favorite place of ecological travelers and lovers extreme species Sports. Often Altai call the second Switzerland for beauty, but unlike Alpine Mountains, Altai Territory is cleaner and calm in terms of tourism.

This region is rich in its resort resources that include pure mountain air, the abundance of the sun, mineral springs with healing water and much more.

Going to the Altai Territory, each of the travelers can choose the most suitable a tourist route and tourism type. One of the most popular and interesting tours, which offer numerous travel agencies - ascent to Mount Aktra. During this tour, tourists will be able to get acquainted with the nature of the region and plunge into his unique atmosphere.

In addition, the journey to the Altai Territory can be diversified by other classes: riding riding and camels, cycling tours, skiing and snowboarding, resting on hurry and sanatoriums near mineral springs, as well as alloys on raging rivers. www.russ-maps.ru.

In the south-east of Western Siberia spread his expanses Altai Territory. He "stretched" his borders between Kazakhstan and Russian regions: Novosibirsk and Kemerovo. From South-Eastern side, the Republic of Altai joined him. Main territory altai Region - This is the plain and lowland, consisting of the regions: Kulundy steppe, Rudny Altai, Priobskoe plateau, the foothills of Altai. The southern edges of the edge of Altai Mountains are captured, Sayan.

Map of Altai Territory Detailed

Most. large city Altai Territory is Barnaul, founded back in 1730. The city was built at the location of the Barnaulk River to the Siberian River Artery - Ob. In addition to Barnaul region, there are still 12 cities, Biysk, Rubtsovsk, Novoaltaisk, Zarinsk and Kamen-on-Obi are considered the largest of them. Also on the territory there are 59 rural areas.

The climate of the Altai Territory is a bright pronounced continental, with a long, snowy winter, during which there is a decrease in temperature to -500s, and short, but rather hot, sunny summer. In the steppe territory of the region, winds-dry winds occur, and in winter it is possible to get into the snowy blizzard.

Altai Territory Road Map

Water arrays
Rivers and robes laid the water grid throughout the territory of the Altai Territory. From small streams to powerful siberian river Obi, they are all source of moisture for excellent pastures and green arrays. Ob absorbs the water of two large Altai rivers Bii and Katun. Do not give way to cancer in their quantity and lake. They are numbered in Altai more than 5 thousand. More than half of them are freshwater reserves of nature, but there are also many salty lakes and even encounter bitter-salty. Also, the territory of the Altai Territory is rich in natural mineral sourcesTheir number has already exceeded 2 thousand. The most famous mineral healing source is located on a balneological resort, in the village of Belokurich.

Cities of Altai Territory

At the quarter of the territory, taiga forests spread out. Along the Kuluda rivers, Burli, Kasmala and Barnavels, very rare belts, which grow only on the sandy soil of the coastal zones of Altai. Natural ranges guard numerous reserves. There are 33 in the territory of the Altai Territory. Also on the legal basis 100 monuments of nature are legal on the legal basis. The most famous island of iconnikov, the Tihirere Reserve, the rock of four brothers, the Mountain Semisper, Denisova Cave. There is an archaeological complex of the Tsaric Kurgan on the territory of the region. Beautiful nature, clean air, beautiful river coastal zones Every year, mounted on the expanses of the Altai Territory of numerous tourists, connoisseurs of beautiful, unique scenes of the forest-steppe Siberia. Used photographs from Wikimedia © Foto, Wikimedia Commons

Siberia in Russia and the Altai Territory, as part natural wealth Our country has always been interested in the whole world. The southeastern region of Western Siberia, as a magnet attracts the attention of rest lovers among nature. Uniqueness, originality, the generosity of Siberian expanses - there is where the Russian soul is roaring.

Russia. Altai region

And how many rivers and lakes here, on the shores of which many are located popular places recreation!
Imagine that the total length of the flowing rivers (17085 pieces) is 51004 km! The river Biya and Katun, merging, form the Ob - the most important water artery of the region. There are still such large riverslike Charysh, Alya and Chumysh.
Barnaul is the capital of the region, (founded in 1730 by one of the famous Demidov genus). Currently, more than 600 thousand Siberians live in it, theaters (4), museums (4), libraries (27), recreation parks (7) and cinemas (4) are thriving.

Altai region. Barnaul. Satellite map online
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Altai Territory Maps:

There are many sunny days per year.
July weather is more often 26-28 degrees, which is just wonderful for a comfortable stay. Although the temperature in the summer of max t ° is up to 40 °, and in winter - up to 50 °, but this is a maximum that is not considered the main one.
This temperature difference happens with a moderately sharp continental climate.
120 days without frost enough for the heyday and the rapid development of the local rich nature. Altai herbs are in great demand throughout Russia.
Lakes, full of clean water and fish, are located mainly among the steppes of the edge.

The dimensions of the lakes are also impressive:
Kulundy Lake - 792 square meters. KM
Kuchuk Lake - 181 square meters. KM
Gorky Lake - 140 square meters. KM
Large populated lake - 76 square meters. KM
Large Skore Lake - 66.7 square meters. KM

Beauty is completely different natural zones - Forests, steppes, tundra, swamps, shrub, rock bands, striking and admires again and again.
Living, leaning and flourishing on this generous land, is numerous and diverse. Some of them are recorded in the Red Book.
Natural fossils in Altai are unique in composition and quality.
Here we develop the deposits of iron, coal, chromium, manganese, titanium, tungsten, nickel, vanadium and many other other enough rare minerals.
Known Altai Territory and his jasha, marble, granite.
Number and unique composition mineral WaterUnderground drinking water, therapeutic dirt are famous and in demand in the development of sanatorium treatment and resort zones.
There is something to use the food and chemical industry.

The list of Altai Reserves is really impressive:

Lake Manzherok
Passage Katu-Yaryk
Kolyvan Lake
Chicken Taman
Turquoise Katun - Archaeological Park
Tihirere Reserve

Any of these places is interesting for recreation, learning and admiration. A visit to Altai will enrich and decorate your life, will remain in memory forever.