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Kamchatka is a territory in far eastern Russia. It includes the Kamchatka Peninsula. The administrative center is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The territory was formed in 2007 by merging Kamchatka Oblast and Koryak Autonomous Okrug. The peninsula lies between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea. There are 127 volcanoes, and 22 of them are active. Klyuchevskaya Sopka is the tallest active volcano in Eurasia. Kamchatka has many brown bears and rivers full of salmon. Parts of the peninsula are protected as the Volcanoes of Kamchatka UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fishing, especially crabbing, is the main economic activity. The region is remote and sparsely populated, with very few roads. It is known for its dramatic landscapes, including mountains, rivers, and forests. Kamchatka is one of the most volcanically active and wildlife-rich areas on Earth, attracting scientists and nature lovers. 🌋🐻🌊🏔️ [Read more] @googlefactss #Geography#Nature#Volcanoes#Russia#Wildlife#UNESCO#Travel#Adventure