Satoshi Nakayama
Population distribution in RussiaDistribution of population sorted by regionsHighest densityLowest densityPhysical and human factors for varying
density
Where is Russia?
Map showing major cities
General information of Russia
Area 17,098,242 km2
Population 140,041,247
Density 8.190388637615493… people/km2
Population distribution (1)
Population Distribution (2)
ObservationsDensely populated in the west (European
Russia)Sparsely populated in the north and east
(Siberia)Moderately populated in the south
ReasonsPhysical factors1.Availability of water2.Landscape (relief)3.Climate4.Natural resources
Human factors1.Job opportunities2.Transportation
Physical factor (1)Water- rivers
Physical factor (2)Relief
Physical factor (3)Climate, e.g. average temperature and
rainfall
Rainfall
Physical factor (4)Natural resources, including oil, wood, coal
and fertile soil
Oil
Wood
Human factor (1)Transportation, such as major roads and
railways, as well as some ports
Population distributionUnevenDensely populated in the west and south westModerately populated along the border in the
southSparsely populated in the north and north
east
ReasonsWhy is it densely populated in European
Russia?Why is it sparsely populated in Siberia?Why is it moderately populated in the south
of Siberia?
European RussiaDensely populated because:More transportationMore communicationWarmer than SiberiaFlat land that is close to sea levelSufficient rainfall
SiberiaSparsely populated because:Annual average temperature is very lowInsufficient rainfallLong wintersTransportation is not as developedMore mountainsSouth of Siberia is slightly warmer
BibliographyPictures Night at a Russian City
http://www.bugbog.com/images/galleries/russia_pictures/russia_pictures_door.jpg Russia in the world
http://www.mapsofworld.com/russian-federation/maps/russia-location-map1.jpg Russian flag
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Russia.svg Russian map showing major cities
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/large/rs-map.gif Population distribution map of Russia (2002)
http://www.geog.le.ac.uk/russianheartland/DemographicMaps/images/PopulationMaps/SubjectRegionMaps/2PopulationDensity2002.jpg Population distribution map of Russia (showing some cities)
http://www.bestcountryreports.com/zoomify.asp?name=Z_Russia_Pop Roads and railways map
http://www.siberiagym.com/map%20of%20russia/russia_rel94.jpg Climate of the world
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/images/climate_map.gif Russian railway
http://www.adm.yar.ru/english/section.aspx?section_id=37 Russia’s Relief
http://www.landkarten.aridocean.com/thumbs/russia_relief_thumb.jpg Annual temperature of whole country
http://www.russia-weather.com/images/articles/2611/96413/annual-temperature-russia.jpg
Precipitation
http://biomee.wikispaces.com/file/view/russiaprecipitation3.JPG/32886725/russiaprecipitation3.JPG
Information
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rs.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia
Information
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/rs.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia