Moscow Oblast

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/moscow-oblast

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1. Where is Moscow Oblast?Central European Russia, encircling the federal city of Moscow
2. How many people live in Moscow Oblast?8,524,665 (2021 Census)
3. How big is Moscow Oblast?44,300 square kilometers (17,100 sq mi)
4. What language do people speak in Moscow Oblast?Russian
5. What is the administrative centers?Public authorities located in Moscow and Krasnogorsk, among other locations
6. What is the key industries?Metallurgy, oil refining, mechanical engineering, food, energy, and chemical industries

Federal Subject: A primary constituent entity of the Russian Federation, possessing a degree of autonomy within the federal structure.
Oblast: A principal administrative division in Russia, often translated as 'province' or 'region'.
Industrialized Region: An area characterized by a high concentration of manufacturing, processing, and related economic activities.