The study of the geography of a country includes an assessment of the territory of the state, economic development, living conditions of the population. In the discipline, many definitions take quite specific forms. So, for example, the territory of a country is estimated as part of the planet on which a certain power is distributed. This concept also includes airspace, the water area belonging to the country, subsoil and resources.
The formation of the territory of Russia
When studying the social geography of a particular country, one should distinguish between seemingly similar concepts. So, for example, the space and territory of Russia are considered somewhat different definitions. Various areas adjoin the country. The territory of Russia includes sea and air spaces. From the north, the Arctic region is attached to the country. The area of Russia is 17 million 75 thousand 400 km2. In accordance with international agreements, the country owns inland waters (the White Sea, the Czech and Pechora Bay, Petra Bay, including). The territory of Russia also includes a strip along the seashores, the width of which is just over twenty kilometers. The state also has an economic zone of 370 km. There is an opportunity to explore and develop natural resources, to produce seafood.
Criteria for assessing state territory
For each country, not only size is of great importance, but also the configuration of possessions, as well as the ability to conduct business in one area or another. Large areas are needed for the development of some areas. So, for example, a substantial part of the country's territory is located in the permafrost zone. Only about twenty percent of the land is available for farming. In assessing, experts also take into account the fact that almost all the seas that wash the territory of Russia freeze. Given these factors, the size of areas suitable for management is much smaller than all possessions.
In accordance with the configuration of the territory of Russia and its position in Eurasia, the country lies mostly within the special northern zone. This leads to the need to increase energy and fuel costs, construction costs, transport routes, development and development of resources.
The natural potential of Russia
As you know, the state occupies a leading position in fuel reserves. Russia ranks first in terms of natural gas , second in oil and second in coal in the world. In addition, the country possesses the largest deposits of iron ore and non-ferrous metals. The leading place is taken by Russia both in timber reserves and in the volume of water resources. The state owns Lake Baikal. Almost a quarter of the world's fresh water supply is concentrated here. At the same time, experts note that most of the listed resources are concentrated in the northern territory, which is poorly populated and developed.