REPUBLIC OF TUVA
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Republic Tuva Republic is located in the geographical center of Asia. Area - 168, 604 km ² Population 311, 761 people (2014). Capital - the city of Kyzyl.
A Brief History of Tuva territory was home to ancient man about 40, 000 years ago. On this site you can observe the transition of several epochs of human development : Neolithic , Bronze and Iron - reached the highest development ( witness the exhibits in the " Scythian animal style " found in the mounds ). Just prominent are the historical periods of Tuva comprising Turkic Khanate (VI-VII centuries), Uighur Khanate (VIII-IX centuries), in Drevnekyrgyzskom state, Genghis Khan (XIII-XVI centuries), Altynkhans and Dzhugnarii (XVII-XVIII centuries), the Manchu dynasty
Сlimate Mountains play a role wall insulation from external climate change that determines the climate of Tuva - continental with cold winters and hot, sunny summers. Winter frosty, windless, in hollows - little snow. Summers are moderately warm in the mountains and hot in the basins. Main climatic zones: tundra plateau permafrost, taiga forests, connecting with the steppe and desert.
Geography Tuva is located in the heart of Asia. Located between Mongolia and Krasnoyarsk Krai, Khakassia and Buryatia, western borders are with Altai.
Relief About 82% - is mountainous, 18% plains. The highest point - Mount Mongun Taiga (3976 m). Mountains and steppes create a picturesque contrast and variety.
Rivers, lakes Tuva is born one of the major rivers of Russia - Yenisei River. There are more than 430 lakes. 13 are used for the treatment. Rivers and lakes are full of commercial fish.
Flora, Fauna Forests cover almost the entire territory of Tuva. Taiga rich diverse wildlife
Religion Considered the traditional religion - shamanism. Shamans know the past, the future, they converse with spirits and possess ancient and secret knowledge. Shamanism and Buddhism create distinctive culture Tuva. ? Limbo shamanism in Tuva is rooted in the very beginning of time, when people first began to conquer this harsh land. ? Passed since thousands of years, but shamanism is still preserved.
Throat singing Art of throat singing (Khoomei) - a real phenomenon in world culture. Nature has blessed Tuvinians exceptional gift - the ability to simultaneously play the melody of two or three tones. There are five main forms of the genre.
Tuva hitherto remained unexplored land, romance pioneers in Tuva attracts many tourists.
Naadym - Tuvan national holiday breeders. Held annually in mid. August? Be sure to include the national struggle "khuresh" horse racing, archery, contests for the best national yurt best national costume and horse equipment.
Khuresh National struggle "khuresh" is a "nail" Naadyma. To "khuresh" Naadyma strongest fighters come from Mongolia, Buryatia and other regions.
Tuvan kitchen Tuvan cuisine - culinary traditions associated with Tuvan pastoralists and nomadic way of life. Consequently Tuvan cuisine is rich in meats and dairy products. Many of the dishes are similar to Central Asian and Mongolian dishes kitchens.
Tuva hitherto remained unexplored land, romance pioneers in Tuva attracts many tourists.
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