The Chechen Republic

Geographical location
The Republic is situated in the north-eastern part of Caucasus. In the west the republic borders on Ingushetiya, Northern Osetiya, in the north - on Stavropol region, in the east - on Dagestan, in the south - on Georgia. The area of the Republic is 17.3 thousand sq. km. Main rivers are the Terek and the Sunzha.

Natural resources
The Republic of Chechen has an advantageous geographic location. Important rail- and highways, connecting districts of the North Caucasus with the whole Caucasus and countries of CIS, go through the republic. Having quite a small territory, the republic is notable for diversity of natural conditions. The republic is rich in valuable species of trees and meadows. The depths of Chechnya are also rich in oil and other minerals.

Administrative division
The Republic is divided into 5 towns and 20 village districts. There are about 400 settlements. The population is more than 1 million people, among them - 70% of Chechens. The capital of the republic is the town of Grozny with population of 400 thousand people.