Ex. 10. answer the following questions: 1. why is the khabarovsk territory called the heart of the far east? 2. what countries and regions do the transport ways of the khabarovsk territory connect? 3. what conditions does the territory have to expand its foreign economic ties, tourism and to attract foreign investors? 4. what is its area? 5. is the khabarovsk territory located in the center of the russian federation? 6. what seas is it washed by? 7. how can the climate of the khabarovsk territory be defined? 8. what resources is the khabarovsk territory rich in? 9. what mineral resources is the khabarovsk territory rich in? 10. what is the population of the territory? по вот этому тексту : khabarovsk territory the khabarovsk territory is called the heart of the far east not by chance. located in the center of the far eastern economic region it is the point of intersection of the most important transport ways connecting internal districts of russia with the pacific rim countries. it has a favourable geographic position, unique nature, rich natural resources, industrial and scientific potential, developed transport network and experienced personnel to expand its foreign economic ties, tourism and to attract foreign investors. the khabarovsk territory is one of the largest administrative-territorial units in the russian federation. its area is 788.600 sq. km. the territory stretches for 1800 kilometers from north to south. it borders on the sakha republic (yakutia), the jewish autonomous area, the primorski territory, the amur region and the magadan region. the khabarovsk territory is washed by the sea of okhotsk and the sea of japan. the climate of the khabarovsk territory can be defined as a monsoon climate. winter is long and severe. summer is warm and humid. climate conditions vary significantly from north to south and depend on the land relief and sea vicinity. the khabarovsk territory is rich in various natural resources land, water, forest and other biological resources, numerous mineral resources. the territory plays an important role in the economy of the russian far east and russia due to such natural resources as timber, precious species of fish and fur animals, ferrous metals, water resources, etc. it is also rich in such mineral resources as coal, ores and gold. the khabarovsk territory is one of the largest gunnliers of stanniferous raw materials. there are more than 120.000 big and small rivers in the khabarovsk territory. one of the largest rivers, accessible for sea-going ships, is the amur river. energy resources of rivers are great, but their usage is limited because of salmon spawning. the khabarovsk territory is also situated in the forest zone with highly diverse forests, spread throughout the area of the territory, although coniferous species dominate. the population of the khabarovsk territory numbers about 1.6 million people. the density of the population in the territory is 2.1 per square kilometer. the territory is inhabited by more than 90 nations and nationalities such as the russians, the ukrainians, the belorussians, the tatars and others.
2. What countries and regions do the transport ways of the Khabarovsk Territory connect? The Khabarovsk Territory connecs internal districts of Russia with the Pacific Rim Countries.
3. What conditions does the Territory have to expand its foreign economic ties, tourism and to attract foreign investors? It is its natural resources and a favourable geographic position.
4. What is its area? Its area is 788.600 sq. km.
5. Is the Khabarovsk Territory located in the center of the Russian Federation? No, it isn't.
6. What seas is it washed by? The Khabarovsk Territory is washed by the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan.
7. How can the climate of the Khabarovsk Territory be defined? The climate of the Khabarovsk Territory can be defined as a monsoon climate.
8. What resources is the Khabarovsk Territory rich in? It is rich in timber, precious species of fish and fur animals, ferrous metals, water resources, etc.
9. What mineral resources is the Khabarovsk Territory rich in? It is rich in coal, ores and gold.
10. What is the population of the Territory? The population of the Khabarovsk Territory is about 1.6 million people.