Federation Council Representatives: Vladimir Kikot (2010 to 2015) Vyacheslav Fetisov (2008 to 2011)
Population: 1,981,970 (2010 census)
Capital: Vladivostok (population 578,213), 9,259 km from Moscow
Other major cities: Ussuriisk (population 152,900), Nakhodka (population 165,700)
Federal district: Far Eastern
Economic region: Far East
Time zone: Moscow +7, GMT +10, EST +15
Geography: Primorsky Territory is located in the far south east of Russia, on the shore of the Sea of Japan.
Urban population: 78%, Rural population: 22%
Ethnic make-up: More than 90 nationalities including Russians, Ukrainians, Belarusians, Germans and Koreans in the cities. Native peoples such as Nanais, Udeges, Oroks, Evens, and Orochis make up less than 1% of the territory's population.
Economy: The region's economy is focused on the fishing and shipping industries. The territory also produces huge amounts of coal and processes imported liquid fuel from Khabarovsk. Primorsky Territory is attempting to use its unique natural setting to promote tourism and the territory includes several large nature preserves.
