Ufa

Location

Ufa is the capital of Bashkortostan, in East European Russia, situated at the confluence of the Belaya and Ufa rivers.

Population

approx 1,100,000 (est 1990)

Economic Activity

Ufa is an industrial center in the Ural Mountains, producing electrical and mining equipment. The city also has oil refineries and is the center of a major petrochemical industry.

Overview

Ufa was established in 1574 as a fortress and settlement. Due to its location, the city serves as the junction of many gas, petroleum and rail lines.