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Astrakhan Oblast

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Astrakhan Oblast

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oblast of Russia

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Astrakhan Oblast is a region in southern Russia located near the Caspian Sea, known for its unique geography and natural resources. It matters because it serves as an important economic and strategic area for Russia, with significant fishing industries and access to key waterways.

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Continent
Europe
Capital
Astrakhan
Population
946429
Area
44100
Head of government
Igor Babushkin
Shares border with
Atyrau Region
Highest point
Bolshoye Bogdo
Official website
www.astrobl.ru
Image
Barkhany astrakhan Narimanov.jpg
Licence plate code
30
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category for people who died here
Category:Deaths in Astrakhan Oblast
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Astrakhan Oblast
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Category:People from Astrakhan Oblast
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Category:Astrakhan Oblast
category for people born here
Category:Births in Astrakhan Oblast
inception
1943-12-27
language used
Kalmyk
different from
Astrakhan
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Encyclopedic overview

Astrakhan Oblast is a federal subject of Russia (an oblast) located in southern Russia. Its administrative center is the city of Astrakhan. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 1,010,073.

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