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Chukotka or the Chukchi Peninsula, Chukotski Peninsula or Chukotsk Peninsula is the northeastern extremity of Asia. It is bordered by the Chukchi Sea to the north, the Bering Sea to the south, and the Bering Strait to the east. The peninsula is part of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of Russia. The peninsula was traditionally the home of the native Chukchi people, some Eskimo peoples (Siberian Yupiks and Sireniki Eskimos), Koryaks, Chuvans, Evens/Lamuts, Yukagirs, and some Russian settlers. Pictured: town of Anadyr - the administrative centre of Chukotka Autonomous Okrug of Russia. Country >>> Russia >>> Category >>> Arts & Culture >>> Architecture >>> City views >>> |
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