Orenburg Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, mainly located in Eastern Europe. Its administrative center is the city of Orenburg. From 1938 to 1957, it bore the name Chkalov Oblast in honor of Valery Chkalov. Population: 1,862,767. Wikipedia
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Is Orenburg in Europe or Asia?
Orenburg (Russian: Оренбу́рг, pronounced [ɐrʲɪnˈburk]), formerly known as Chkalov (1938–1957), is the administrative center of Orenburg Oblast, Russia. It lies in Eastern Europe, on the banks of the Ural River and is 1,478 kilometers (918 mi) southeast of Moscow.
What is Orenburg, Russia known for?
Modern Orenburg has major engineering industries, producing heavy-industrial and agricultural machinery; it manufactures a range of consumer goods and foodstuffs. It also has gas-processing facilities. The city has teacher-training, medical, and agricultural institutes.
Apr 29, 2024
What is the religion of Orenburg Oblast?
Location | |
Language | Official:Russian |
Religion | Russian Orthodox 40.2%, Non-Religious Spirituality 20%, Islam 13%, Atheist 12%, Other 14.8% |
Electricity | 220V/60Hz (European plug) |
Time Zone | UTC +6 |
What happened in Orenburg?
In Photos: Orenburg Flooding Peaks as 'Colossal' Waters Rise in Neighboring Regions. As of Monday, around 40,000 homes in 193 Russian cities and towns have been submerged, while tens of thousands of people have been evacuated.
Apr 10, 2024
Apr 16, 2024 · Orenburg, oblast (region), western Russia, occupying an area that extends across the southern end of the Ural Mountains.