Kingiseppsky Destrict

Kingiseppsky Destrict  () is an admeenistrative destrict (raion), ane o the 17 in Leningrad Oblast, Roushie. The aurie o the destrict is . Its admeenistrative center is the toun o Kingisepp.  Population: 81,912 (2002 Census); 84,035 
 Geography 
Locatit in the wastren portion o the destrict. Borders wi Estonie in the wast, Lomonosovsky Destrict in the northeast, Volosovsky Destrict in the east an Slantsevsky Destrict in the sooth. Washed bi Gulf o Finland in the north an northwast. Its territory is maistly flat wi altitude rangin frae 0 tae 150 m abuin sea level. The destrict haes deposits o phosphorite, biggin saund, gless saund an diatomaceous earth (abrasive). Main rivers include Luga, Narva an Plyussa Rivers; thare an aw Narva Reservoir in the soothren portion o the destrict. Significant portion o the territory is arable lands. 
 Population 
Destrict’s population accordin 2011 is 77,840. Urban population is 75.42%. Aboot 62% o destrict’s population live in toun o Kingisepp. 
 Economy 
Economy based on chemical, gless an fuid industries. An aw presentit clothin industry, ferrous metallurgy, biggin materials production. Agricultur specializes in dairy cattle. 
 Attractions 
Main attraction include Yam fortress an museum o local history in Kingisepp, the museum o Izhorians in the locality o Vistino an Ivangorod Fortress in the toun o Ivangorod.

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Admeenistrative diveesions o Leningrad Oblast

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Category:Destricts o Leningrad Oblast