Saratov Oblast facts for kids
Saratov Oblast (which is Saratovskaya oblast in Russian) is a region in Russia. It is located in the southeastern part of European Russia.
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Where is Saratov Oblast?
Saratov Oblast is found in the northern part of the Lower Volga region. It shares its borders with several other areas:
- To the south, it borders Volgograd Oblast.
- To the west, it borders Voronezh Oblast and Tambov Oblast.
- To the north, it borders Penza Oblast, Samara Oblast, and Ulyanovsk Oblast.
- To the east, it borders the country of Kazakhstan.
People Living in Saratov Oblast
In 2010, about 2,521,892 people lived in Saratov Oblast.
Most of the people living here are Russians, making up about 87.6% of the population. Other groups include Tatars (2.2%) and various other ethnic groups (2.1%).
Religions in Saratov Oblast
A survey from 2012 showed the main religions practiced in Saratov Oblast. Many people follow Russian Orthodoxy. There are also other Orthodox Christians and other types of Christians.
Some people follow Islam or Hinduism. There are also people who follow native faiths. A large number of people consider themselves spiritual but do not follow a specific religion. Some people are atheists or have no religion.
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In Spanish: Óblast de Sarátov para niños
