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Moscow Oblast

Imagine a giant hug around a super-famous city! That's Moscow Oblast, full of busy towns and beautiful nature.

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Outline Map of Moscow Oblast

Outline Map of Moscow Oblast

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Flag-map of Moscow Oblast
Krasnogorsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia - panoramio (118)
Naro-Fominsk, Moscow Oblast, Russia - panoramio (8)
Flag of Elektrostal (Moscow oblast)
House of Moscow Oblast Government (night)
Mytishchi Arena, Moscow Oblast (2)
Sergiyevo-Posadsky District, Moscow Oblast, Russia - panoramio (8)
File:Lukhovitsy, Moscow Oblast, Russia - panoramio (119).jpg
Ramenskoye, Moscow Oblast, Russia - panoramio (10)
Map of Russia - Moscow Oblast (2008-03)
Chernogolovka, Moscow Oblast, Russia, 142432 - panoramio (7)

Key Facts

Location
European Russia.
Population
Over 8.5 million people.
Area
About 44,300 square kilometers (like 6,000 soccer fields).
Main City
No single capital, but authorities are in Moscow and Krasnogorsk.
Languages
Russian.

Where is This Place?

Moscow Oblast is like a big, colorful puzzle piece in the middle of Russia. It's so big that it surrounds the very famous city of Moscow, but it's not actually part of the city itself! Think of it like a giant playground that has a special clubhouse in the middle.

This area is full of rivers and forests, making it a pretty place to explore. It's a busy place with lots of people living and working there.

Busy Bees and Big Buildings!

Lots and lots of people live in Moscow Oblast, more than 8 million! That's like filling up a whole stadium with people, then filling up another one, and another one, and another one! They build lots of factories here too. These factories make important things like metal, gasoline, and machines. It's like a giant workshop where people are always busy making new things for everyone to use.

A Land of Many Neighbors

Moscow Oblast is like the popular kid on the block because it has many neighbors! It shares borders with eight other Russian regions. Imagine your house having eight different yards next to it! This means people and ideas can travel easily between these places. It's a central spot, making it important for connecting different parts of Russia together.

What Do People Do All Day?

People in Moscow Oblast work hard at many different jobs. Some work in factories making things, while others work in places that help make electricity or cook yummy food. They also have schools where kids learn all sorts of cool things, just like you! It’s a place where people are always learning and building, making it a very active region.

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