Geographical facts that surprise you (Colombia, synagogue, church)

[pch1013]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

I've seen alot of maps of Siberia. Chukotka is always included.

Per Russian Wikipedia's article on Siberia:

From a geographical point of view, Siberia is often viewed as not including the Far East, that is, only Western and Eastern Siberia, from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific/Arctic Ocean watershed divide. From a historical standpoint, the Far East is included in Siberia; several geographical reference authorities also share this point of view.

The article goes on to mention that even without the Far East, Siberia is bigger than the world's second-largest country, Canada.

And in its list of Siberian cities, Khabarovsk and Vladivostok (which are in the Far East) are notably absent.

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by pch1013

Per Russian Wikipedia's article on Siberia:



The article goes on to mention that even without the Far East, Siberia is bigger than the world's second-largest country, Canada.

And in its list of Siberian cities, Khabarovsk and Vladivostok (which are in the Far East) are notably absent.

In short, there is no clear definition of where Siberia ends. I've always been taught it ends at Providenya/Uelen.

[GreyKarast]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

Which is part of Siberia.

No

[GreyKarast]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

In short, there is no clear definition of where Siberia ends. I've always been taught it ends at Providenya/Uelen.

As there is no there are and always have been. All Foreigners are accustomed to Russia called an Empire or the far East Siberia, the far East only historically can be called Siberia.As well as Russia or the Soviet Union - the Empire, only historically

[green_mariner]

Originally Posted by GreyKarast

No

You were photoshopping one of those maps. The map on the right is the same map I found on wikipedia, but it says none of what your map says.

[GreyKarast]

Originally Posted by pch1013

Per Russian Wikipedia's article on Siberia:



The article goes on to mention that even without the Far East, Siberia is bigger than the world's second-largest country, Canada.

And in its list of Siberian cities, Khabarovsk and Vladivostok (which are in the Far East) are notably absent.

Yes quite right, so it is.The second option on the photos faithful if not to speak about the official Federal districts.

[GreyKarast]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

You were photoshopping one of those maps. The map on the right is the same map I found on wikipedia, but it says none of what your map says.

My map says as it is, in fact, the geography of their country know more than good.I wrote if you about it.Just as I know, that I do not live in Siberia

[pch1013]

Originally Posted by green_mariner

In short, there is no clear definition of where Siberia ends. I've always been taught it ends at Providenya/Uelen.

Or Ratmanov Island, even -- which is only 3 miles from the USA.

[green_mariner]

Kaliningrad, Russia is closer to Copenhagen,Denmark than it is to St. Petersburg,Russia. In fact, Kaliningrad is closer to the capitals of Germany and Sweden than it is to Russia's capital.

[green_mariner]

Reykjavik,Iceland, at 64°08' N, and 221 miles from the Arctic Circle, has milder winters than Chicago,IL, at 41°50′N