Kalmikia
The Republic of Kalmykia is its federal subject Russia, belonging to the Southern District of the country. The legal status of Kalmykia is due to the Kalmykians. The Kalmykians are a people of Mongolian descent, its only Buddhist people Of Europe. The territory of the area is covered by steppe and is sparsely populated. The capital of Kalmykia is Elista. Kalmykia's economy is mainly due to agriculture and oil exports. Numerous Chechens and Dargins are also found in the same area.
Big cities
The largest city and capital of the Republic of Kalmykia is Elista.
Languages
The dominant language of Kalmykia is Russian.
Religion
Most of the people of the Republic of Kalmykia are Buddhists. Also many residents, mainly Russian origin, are Orthodox Christians.
How to get there
By road
By train
By air
How to move
By road
By foot