Penza Oblast facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Penza OblastПензенская о́бласть (Russian) |
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Political status | |||||
Country | Russia | ||||
Federal district | Volga | ||||
Economic region | Volga | ||||
Established | February 4, 1939 | ||||
Administrative center | Penza | ||||
Government (as of December 2014) | |||||
• Governor | Ivan Belozertsev | ||||
• Legislature | Legislative Assembly | ||||
Statistics | |||||
Area (as of the 2002 Census) | |||||
• Total | 43,200 km2 (16,700 sq mi) | ||||
Area rank | 59th | ||||
Population (2010 Census) | |||||
• Total | 1,386,186 | ||||
• Rank | 32nd | ||||
• Density | 32.09/km2 (83.1/sq mi) | ||||
• Urban | 67.1% | ||||
• Rural | 32.9% | ||||
Population (January 2015 est.) | |||||
• Total | 1,355,618 | ||||
Time zone(s) | MSK (UTC+04:00) | ||||
ISO 3166-2 | RU-PNZ | ||||
License plates | 58 | ||||
Official languages | Russian | ||||
Official website: http://pnzreg.ru |
Penza Oblast (Russian: Пе́нзенская о́бласть, Penzenskaya oblast) is a special type of region in Russia. It is like a state or province. Its main city is Penza.
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Geography and Nature
Penza Oblast is home to many rivers. There are over 3,000 rivers in the region. Their total length is more than 15,000 kilometers!
These rivers are full of life. About 50 different kinds of fish live in the waters here.
History of Penza Oblast
The main city of Penza was first built in 1663. It started as a fortress to protect the Russian lands.
Economy and Work
Penza Oblast is part of the Volga economic region. This means it is connected to other areas around the Volga River. People in Penza Oblast work in different industries.
People and Culture
In 2010, about 1,386,186 people lived in Penza Oblast. Most of the people are Russians.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living there:
Famous People from Penza Oblast
Some well-known people have come from Penza Oblast:
- Aristarkh Lentulov was a famous avant-garde artist. He was known for his bright colors and bold styles.
- Victor Skumin is a notable person who has worked as a philosopher, writer, and medical doctor. He is also known for his work in psychology and psychiatry.
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See also
In Spanish: Óblast de Penza para niños