Studying the geography of a country includes an assessment of the territory of the state, economic development, living conditions of the population. In the discipline, many definitions take quite concrete forms. So, for example, the territory of the country is estimated as part of the planet, on which a certain power is distributed. This concept also includes airspace, water area belonging to the country, subsoil and resources.
Formation of Russian territory
When studying the social geography of a particular country, one should distinguish between concepts that are similar at first glance. For example, the space and territory of Russia are considered to be somewhat different definitions. Various regions adjoin the country. The territory of Russia includes sea and air spaces. The Arctic region is attached to the country from the north. The territory of Russia is 17 million 75 thousand 400 km2. In accordance with international agreements, the country owns inland waters (the White Sea, the Czech and Pechora Bays, Petra Bay, among others). The territory of Russia also includes a strip along the sea coast, the width of which is just over twenty kilometers. The state also haseconomic zone 370 km. Here there is an opportunity to explore and develop natural resources, to get seafood.
Criteria for assessing the state territory
For each country, not only the size, but also the configuration of possessions, as well as the ability to conduct business in certain areas, is of great importance. Large investments are needed for the development of some areas. For example, a significant part of the country's territory is located in the permafrost zone. Only about twenty percent of the land is available for agriculture. When assessing, experts also take into account the fact that almost all the seas that wash the territory of Russia freeze. Taking into account the above factors, the size of the areas suitable for managing is much smaller than all the holdings.
In accordance with the configuration of the territory of Russia and its position in Eurasia, the country lies mostly within the special northern zone. This necessitates an increase in energy and fuel costs, construction costs, the construction of transport routes, the development and development of resources.
Russia's natural potential
As you know, the state occupies a leading position in terms of fuel resources. In terms of the amount of natural gas, Russia is in the first position, in terms of oil - in the second, in terms of coal - in the third position in the world. In addition, the country's possessions have the largest deposits of iron ore and non-ferrous metals. Russia is in the lead andin terms of wood reserves, and in terms of water resources. The state owns Lake Baikal. Almost a quarter of the world's fresh water is concentrated here. At the same time, experts note that most of the listed resources are concentrated in the northern territory, which is rather poorly populated and developed.
