The center and northern part of Dagestan is characterized by an arid and temperate continental climate; a semi-arid climate is observed in the Caspian Sea region. In the foothills of the republic there are meadows and forests, at the heights - lichens, mosses and other plants. In the north of the republic, lowland prevails, in the south - mountain formations of the Greater Caucasus. The eastern part of the territory is washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea.

The Republic of Dagestan is the southernmost subject of Russia, part of the North Caucasian federal district. Dagestan borders Azerbaijan in the south, the Chechen Republic in the west, Georgia in the southwest, and Kalmykia in the north.

Dagestan. Map online
(The dotted line indicates the borders of the republic on the map)

Dagestan is the oldest republic, respectively, and the sights, historical places are amazing and rich in the spirit of antiquity. Derbent keeps a combination of monuments of history, architecture, amazing natural conditions and the splendor of the landscape. The fortress of Quraish Kala-Koreish during the Middle Ages played essential role in the development of Dagestan. Its remains are located near the settlement of Urkarakh.
On the Khunzakh plateau there is a unique Tobot waterfall. Water falls in a separate jet, below it begins to spray, creating a water figure resembling an apple.
On the territory of Dagestan there is the only forest in Russia in which all the trees are intertwined with lianas. It is located in the area of ​​the Samur River, in which the kutum fish is found. This is a favorite place for tourists.

Districts of Dagestan:

Cities and towns:

Dagestan is a multinational republic. locals know about thirty languages ​​of the peoples of Dagestan. It is noteworthy that only fourteen of them have a written language. Russian language is included in the list state languages republics.
Main labor activity population is directed to the agricultural industry, winemaking, engineering, gas production and handicrafts.
Dagestan is generally an ideal place for extreme and outdoor activities. Caving, canyoning, mountain biking, rafting, jeeping, and this is far from full list entertainment that attract both foreign tourists and our compatriots.

Satellite map of Dagestan

Dagestan- a republic that occupies the border territory of the North Caucasus of Russia. The shores of Dagestan are washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea, and the south of the republic passes through Dividing Range Caucasus. More than 2 million people live on the territory of Dagestan, which makes it the largest republic in the north of the Caucasus.

The varied relief of the republic is made weather Dagestan also varied. In general, the climate is characterized by its dryness and rather high temperatures. Winter in Dagestan is mild, the temperature is +1…+2. summer days- dry and hot average temperature+30 C.

Dagestan is one of the richest republics in Russia in sights and historical monuments. On the territory of this region, more than 8 thousand monuments are protected by the state and have federal significance. The most significant sights of the region are the fortress walls of Dagbar, the village-fortress of Kalakoreish of the 11th century, the defensive fortress of Derbent, etc. www.site

The largest number of historical sights can be seen in such ancient cities as Kizlyar and Derbent. The latter is worth visiting not only for the sake of beautiful architecture and historical monuments, but also for grapes and wine, since Derbent is also the republican center of winemaking and viticulture.

It is impossible not to note the nature of Dagestan and natural attractions. One of them is the sand dune of Sary-Kum, 20 km away. from Makhachkala. This is one of the highest dunes above. Higher dunes can only be seen in the Sahara. In addition, this region is rich in diverse flora and fauna with the rarest species plants.

The total length of Dagestan is about 400 kilometers from north to south and 200 kilometers from west to east. At the same time, the area is mostly mountainous, from the east the state is washed by the Caspian Sea, and lowland begins in the north. The area of ​​the Republic of Dagestan is divided into three districts - Central, Southern, Mountainous and Northern. The nature is diverse, the climate of the region is warm - there is practically no snow in winter.

Road junctions of Dagestan

Highways of federal significance pass through the Republic, connecting extreme point Russian Federation in the south - the Republic of Azerbaijan with Moscow - the M-29 highway (R-215 since 2018). In addition, the following routes pass through the republic:

• A-167. Kochubey - Mineralnye Vody.
• E-119. Connects Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan.
• R-215. Part of the Asian route AN8 and the Russian federal highway Astrakhan - Makhachkala.
• R-309. Grebenskaya (Chechen Republic) - Khasavyurt.
• R-306. Argun (Chechen Republic) - Buynaksk.

On the satellite map of Dagestan, you can see that all the routes pass through its capital, the city of Makhachala. Railway, passing through the republic, connects the southern borders of Russia with the central and northern ones. In addition, the Gimrinsky tunnel, 4303 meters long, was opened on the territory of the republic.

Map of Dagestan with cities and villages

The Republic of Dagestan on the map of Russia is the largest region in the North Caucasus. It includes 42 districts, which are divided into villages and village councils, as well as 10 cities, in four of which the total population exceeds 100,000 people.

About 600,000 people permanently live in the capital, while Makhachkala is the center of all important roads. You can get to Moscow from Makhachkala by train, covering a distance of 1825 kilometers in a day and a half. On the map of the Republic of Dagestan with districts, it can be seen that most of the area of ​​the republic occupies central District, while the mountainous one is the smallest in terms of area and population.

Satellite map of Dagestan. Explore the satellite map of Dagestan online in real time. A detailed map of Dagestan is based on high-resolution satellite imagery. As close as possible, the satellite map of Dagestan allows you to explore in detail the streets, individual houses and sights of Dagestan. A map of Dagestan from a satellite easily switches to the mode regular card(scheme).

Dagestan- a republic that occupies the border territory of the North Caucasus of Russia. The shores of Dagestan are washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea, and the south of the republic runs in the Dividing Range of the Caucasus. More than 2 million people live on the territory of Dagestan, which makes it the largest republic in the north of the Caucasus.

The diverse relief of the republic is made by weather conditions Dagestan also varied. In general, the climate is characterized by its dryness and rather high temperatures. Winter in Dagestan is mild, the temperature is +1…+2. Summer days are dry and hot with an average temperature of +30 C.

Dagestan is one of the richest republics in Russia in sights and historical monuments. On the territory of this region, more than 8 thousand monuments are protected by the state and have federal significance. The most significant sights of the region are the fortress walls of Dagbar, the village-fortress of Kalakoreish of the 11th century, the defensive fortress of Derbent, etc.

The largest number of historical sights can be seen in such ancient cities as Kizlyar and Derbent. The latter is worth visiting not only for the sake of beautiful architecture and historical monuments, but also for grapes and wine, since Derbent is also the republican center of winemaking and viticulture.

It is impossible not to note the nature of Dagestan and natural attractions. One of them is the sand dune of Sary-Kum, 20 km away. from . This is one of the highest dunes above. Higher dunes can only be seen in the Sahara. In addition, this region is rich in diverse flora and fauna with the rarest plant species.

Another unique natural attraction is the Tobot waterfall, located on the river of the same name. This waterfall is on the list of unique natural monuments of Dagestan.

A small multinational republic of Dagestan, translated from the Turkic "mountainous country", with an area of ​​about 50,000 sq. km. located in the south of Russia. Washed by the waters of the Caspian Sea, surrounded in the south by the foothills of the Greater Caucasus, and in the north Caspian lowland it is part of the Southern Federal District.

Satellite map of Dagestan represents satellite photo of Dagestan V high resolution. Use + and - in the left corner of the map to enlarge the satellite image of Dagestan.

Dagestan. satellite view

You can view both in schematic map view and in satellite view by switching view modes on the right side of the map.

This Caucasian republic has long been famous for its climate resources, natural landscapes and special hospitality characteristic of its indigenous people. Capital Republic of Makhachkala, chief sea ​​port Dagestan. Large cities also include Derbent, Kizlyar, Khasavyurt, Buynaksk and Kaspiysk.

Makhachkala. Satellite map online
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The large rivers Sulak, Terek, Samur, Karakoysu and Andiyskiy Koysu, Avarskiy Koysu, Kazakumukhskiy Koysu form the main river network of Dagestan. Forests occupy 9% of the territory of the republic; on the northern slopes of its ridges, mountain meadow-steppes extend into alpine meadows, and tundra and glaciers are typical for high-mountainous regions. Here is the only vine forest in Russia, the Sulak Canyon, Lake Kezenoyam, where trout is found in abundance, and the Aymakin Gorge, with many waterfalls. On the territory of Dagestan there are several resort areas and unique reserve, where the bezoar goat, red deer, reed cat, Dagestan tur, Caucasian black grouse, pheasants and stone partridges are still found.
About 90% of the local population is Muslim and only the remaining 10% are other confessions. And in countryside the vast majority are Muslims, and major cities the polyethnicity of the community is noted. The climate of Dagestan is rather arid, continental, in the mountains, as a rule, the temperature indicators are somewhat lower. There is not much precipitation.
The republic is also rich in its cultural and historical heritage; there are many unique sights here. Two of which, the Derbent fortress and the Naryn-Kala citadel are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are centers of ancient applied arts here: chasing, carpet weaving and painted ceramics. Mosques, fortresses, ancient cities and villages are also of interest to tourists.
Hospitable Dagestan all year round is ready to offer its guests a measured rest. This and exciting excursions, exciting rafting on mountain rivers, and spearfishing and fishing. Here is located unique complex mountain tourism, which is of great interest to climbers from all over the world.