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This region centered around the capital of Saint Petersburg is the main heartland of the Russian nation. It holds the main centers of powers and makes up more than 50% of the nation's population. It consists of the towns of Saint Petersburg, Petrograd (known for its mapart canvas) and Vyborg (which holds much of the industrial capacity of the region). | This region centered around the capital of Saint Petersburg is the main heartland of the Russian nation. It holds the main centers of powers and makes up more than 50% of the nation's population. It consists of the towns of Saint Petersburg, Petrograd (known for its mapart canvas) and Vyborg (which holds much of the industrial capacity of the region). | ||
About half of the town of Sosnovo is also located within this region while the rest is part of the region of Karelia. | About half of the town of Sosnovo is also located within this region while the rest is part of the region of Karelia. | ||
==== ''Karelia'' ==== | |||
'''Oldest Town:''' Sortavala | |||
'''Largest Town (Chunks):''' Sortavala | |||
'''Largest Town (Population):''' Sortavala | |||
Karelia is a very diverse region which is characterized by its dense spruce forests and its many lakes and rivers. In fact, every towns within the Karelian region is located near a body of water. In the south, the town of Sortavala serves as the unofficial capital of the region due to its high population and overall influence. Going North, we find the town of Segezha which is at the midway point of the White Sea - Baltic Sea canals. Lastly, even further North is the inland town of Kalevala which is expected to become an important area for the Russian sport industry. | |||
=== Towns === | === Towns === | ||