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.
Most of the region's territory is located on the plain known as Russian. The main part of the lakes and rocks are located in the area on the Karelian Isthmus, which is part of the Baltic Crystalline Shield. The largest rivers of 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 The Leningrad region marked the borders of the region with the EU countries and neighboring regions. international border the area has with Estonia and Finland. The internal borders of the region with the regions: Vologda, Novgorod, Pskov and the Republic of Karelia.
The Leningrad region is located in the region 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.
Urban dwellers make up more than 64% of the total population of the region. The basis of the national composition are Russians. Their number exceeds 92.7%. They are followed by Ukrainians - 1.98% and Belarusians - 1.05%.
Among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, the volume of the region's economy is in 21st place. The most developed industries in the region are mining, manufacturing and energy. Maritime freight transportation plays a significant role in the region's economy.
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:
Three border automobile checkpoints: "Trofyanovka", "Scandinavia" and "Cowberry". The Narva checkpoint operates on the Estonian border. 4 cargo seaports have been built on the Baltic coast of the region:
In addition to maritime navigation, the region also has river transportation of goods and people along rivers and lakes. Pulkovo has an international airport.
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 of the Leningrad region:
The population density in the region is 21.36 people/km².
The Leningrad Region is part of the Northwestern federal district, the administrative center of which is the city of St. Petersburg.
There are 62 cities and 141 rural settlement. 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 active housing construction in districts 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.
In 750, the city of Ladoga (Staraya Ladoga) was founded. In the XII century, the center shifted to Novgorod and the Novgorod Republic. In subsequent centuries, 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. An important role was played by the "Road of Life", along which people were evacuated from the besieged Leningrad.
In the Leningrad region, it is recommended to visit the Shlisselburg fortress, the palace complexes in Gatchina and Ropsha, the mounds and the ancient fortress in Staraya Ladoga, the Ivangorod fortress, the Vyborg castle and the Monrepos park, the Assumption Monastery in Tikhvin and the Koltush Heights.
Note to the tourist
The Leningrad Region is located in the northwest of the Russian Federation. The terrain is represented by plains and lowlands, a significant part of which is swampy. Upon careful examination of the map of the Leningrad region from a satellite, you can see that it borders on several subjects Russian Federation, namely with the areas:
In the north, the borders of the region are limited by Karelia. Also, the Leningrad region has common borders with Estonia and Finland.
The government of the region is located in the city of St. Petersburg, it allows you to consider the map of the Leningrad region by district. It is atypical for our country that it is not part of the region, but is a semi-enclave territory.
Most of the hydrographic objects in the region appeared thanks to the Baltic Sea basin. Therefore, in the north-west 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:
If you add up the lengths of all the rivers of the region, you get more than 50 thousand km. One of the most significant hydrographic objects is also Lake Ladoga - the largest in area in Europe and one of the deepest in the country.
If you zoom in on the map, you can take a closer look at the areas on the map of the Leningrad Region, the cities that are part of them, as well as streets and houses.
The region is divided into 17 districts. The largest areas by area:
The infrastructure, location of streets, roads, houses, office buildings, railway stations and attractions in each district will help to consider the map of the Leningrad region with settlements.
More than 30 large highways, which connect the region with St. Petersburg, the Scandinavian countries, Moscow and other Russian cities. Part of the ring road around St. Petersburg passes through the Lomonosovsky and Vsevolozhsky districts, which can be seen on detailed map roads of the Leningrad region.
Passenger and cargo traffic is also carried out by navigable transport. There are such major ports in the region as:
In addition to maritime transport, large river vessels go along the Neva and Volkhov rivers. Western districts Since Soviet times, the regions have remained a border zone through which ferries with road transport, cargo and passenger ships pass. If we consider the map of the Leningrad Region in detail, then we 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.
There are more than 30 large cities in the region, all settlements, both large and small, can be seen on the map of the Leningrad region with cities and villages. The most significant settlements in the region in terms of area and number of residents are:
Almost all cities have a characteristic "northern" architecture and many historical monuments. Architecture and identity local population. Thousands of tourists arrive in the region every day who want to see the most beautiful architectural and historical monuments in Russia, which are indicated on the map of the Leningrad Region with villages. The main attractions and the most interesting places region:
Attractions can be listed endlessly. If you are going to visit this historical region of the country, use the Yandex maps of the Leningrad region, which will become an indispensable assistant on the trip.
The region's economy is represented by many industries. Hunting, fishing and forestry have always been and remain traditional for the region. Leading positions are occupied by such industries economic sphere, how:
Works in the region a large number of enterprises of light, food and processing industries. Shoes, clothes are sewn here, plastic and metal products are produced.
A great contribution to the region's economy is made by investors who see great opportunities in the region for the development of large businesses and the opening of large-scale investment projects.
