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Republic of Kalmykia


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Kalmykia is a republic in Southern Russia and is the only Tibetan Buddhist area of Europe. 20% of the Kalmykia's land is national reserves, parks and hunting plots. Kalmykia borders Astrakhan Oblast to the northeast, the Caspian Sea to the east, Dagestan to the south, Stavropol Krai to the southwest, Rostov Oblast to the west and Volgograd Oblast to the north.

Kalmykia (Russian: Калмыкия, Kalmyk: Хальмг, Haľmg), officially the Republic of Kalmykia, is a republic of Russia located directly north of the North Caucasus in Eastern Europe. The republic is part of the Southern Federal District, and borders Dagestan to the south and Stavropol Krai to the southwest, Volgograd Oblast to the northwest and north and Astrakhan Oblast to the north and east, Rostov Oblast to the west and the Caspian Sea to the east. Kalmykia is the only region in Europe where Buddhism is the predominant religion.The republic covers an area of 76,100 square kilometres (29,400 square miles), with a small population of roughly 300,000 residents. The republic is home to the Kalmyks, a people of Mongol origin who are primarily of Buddhist faith. The capital of the republic is the city of Elista, which has gained an international reputation for international chess competitions.

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Mini-Hotel Chance

Welcome to Mini-Hotel Chance!Hotel Chance offers accommodation in Elista. Guests can enjoy the on-site cafe. Free private par

Bike Post Motel

Welcome to Bike Post Motel!Bike Post Motel is located on the central Lenina Street in Elista. Free WiFi access is available.

Guest House on Bimbaeva

Welcome to Guest House on Bimbaeva!Featuring free WiFi and air conditioning, Guest House on Bimbaeva is set in Elista. Free p

Turist

Welcome to Turist!Turist offers pet-friendly accommodation in Elista. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free

Guesthouse Vinograd

Welcome to Guesthouse Vinograd!Guesthouse Vinograd offers accommodation in Elista. Free private parking is available on site.

Apartment Four

Welcome to Apartment Four!Located in Elista, this air-conditioned apartment features free WiFi. The unit is equipped with a k

Apartments City Chess 2

Welcome to Apartments City Chess 2!Apartments City Chess 2 offers accommodation in Elista. Guests benefit from balcony. Free

Hostel Tyulpan

Welcome to Hostel Tyulpan!Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hostel Tyulpan offers pet-friendly accommodation in El

Apartment 9-y Mikrorayon 128

Welcome to Apartment 9-y Mikrorayon 128!Set in Elista, Apartment 9-y Mikrorayon 128 offers self-catering accommodation with f

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