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Kamchatka is a peninsula in the north-eastern part of Eurasia on the territory of Russia. It is washed by the Sea of Okhotsk to the west and the Bering Sea and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
The peninsula extends from north to south for 1,200 km. It is connected to the mainland by a narrow (up to 93 km) isthmus. The greatest width (up to 440 km) - at the latitude of Cape Kronotsky.
The total area of the peninsula is ~ 270 thousand sq. km.
The eastern coast of the peninsula is strongly indented, which forms large bays (Avachinsky, Kronotsky, Kamchatsky, Ozernoi, Karaginsky and Korfa) and bays (Avachinskaya, Karaga, Ossora and others). The rocky peninsulas (Shipunsky, Kronotsky, Kamchatsky, Ozernoi) stretch far out to sea.
The central part of the peninsula is crossed by two parallel ridges, the Midline Ridge and the Eastern Ridge, in between them lies the Kamchatka Central Lowland, through which the Kamchatka River flows.
The southernmost point of the peninsula, Cape Lopatka, is located at 50° 51′ 55″ N.
Located on the peninsula is the constituent entity of the Russian Federation, Kamchatka Krai.
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Highlights
02:52 Geography and climate
07:34 History of Kamchatka
10:33 Tourism potential of the peninsula
12:14 Attractions of Kamchatka
22:33 Recreation and entertainment
29:12 Transportation
31:04 Where to stay
32:42 How to get there