Tatarstan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tatarstan

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1. Where is Tatarstan?Volga-Vyatka economic region, Russian Federation
2. What is the capital of Tatarstan?Kazan
3. How many people live in Tatarstan?Approximately 3.8 million people (as of recent estimates)
4. How big is Tatarstan?67,847 square kilometers
5. What language do people speak in Tatarstan?Official languages are Tatar and Russian
6. What is Tatarstan known for?Oil production, manufacturing (automobiles, aircraft), rich cultural heritage, and the Kazan Kremlin

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