Tatarstan facts for kids
Tatarstan is an autonomous republic within Russia. The republic is about 800 kilometers (497 miles) east of Moscow. It is between the Volga River and the Kama River (a tributary of the Volga), and extends east to the Ural Mountains. Most of the people are Tatars,
Its capital is Kazan.
Religion
Islam is the faith that most people in Tatarstan follow.
Geography
The republic is located in the center of the East European Plain.
Rivers
Major rivers include (Tatar names are given in parentheses):
- Belaya River (Ağidel)
- Ik River (Iq)
- Kama River (Çulman)
- Volga River (İdel)
- Vyatka River (Noqrat)
- Kazanka River
Lakes
Major reservoirs of the republic include (Tatar names are given in parentheses):
- Kuybyshev Reservoir (Kuybışev)
- Lower Kama Reservoir (Tübän Kama)
The biggest lake is Qaban. The biggest swamp is Kulyagash.
Hills
- Bugulma-Belebey Upland
- Volga Upland
- Vyatskie Uvaly
Natural resources
Major natural resources of Tatarstan include oil, natural gas, gypsum, and more. It is estimated that the Republic has over one billion tons of oil deposits.
Images for kids
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Sviyazhsk, located at the confluence of the Volga and Sviyaga rivers
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Bolgar archeological works
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An ancient mosque in Bolgar
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The left wing of the White Mosque
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Tatarstan, June 2011
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Russian Orthodox Church in Tatarstan
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Ethnic map of Tatarstan (2010)
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Qolşärif Mosque in Kazan
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Sergius Church.Island-city Sviyazhsk
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Cabinet of Ministers building
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Presidential Palace
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Bauman street in Kazan
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Hydroelectric power station in Naberezhnye Chelny
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Kazan Kremlin
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Spasskaya
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Kazan Federal University
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All Religions Temple. A building and cultural center built by the local artist Ildar Khanov
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Ak Bars Arena in Kazan
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See also
In Spanish: Tartaristán para niños
