Welcome to Kamchatka — a peninsula abounding with adventurous possibilities. Throughout the year, Kamchatka's people are eager to welcome visitors. Our natural heritage includes fascinating cultural diversity, abundant fish and wildlife, clear rivers and streams, and a kaleidoscope of unusual landscapes formed by 29 active volcanoes. Use this guide to plan your trip to Kamchatka or to answer questions once you've arrived.

A bit about Kamchatka

472,300 square kilometers area the size of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Combined coastline from north to south is about 932.06 miles (1500 kilometers), 27% is land set aside for protection, 23 regional wildlife refuges, 105 natural monuments. In WWF's Global 200 list of the world's most important eco-regions. 134 species of rare plants and animals nominated for the Red Book of rare species. Kamchatka population 377,900. Population per square kilometer of territory: Kamchatka less than 1, Canada 3, Germany 229. Regional capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, population 250,000+ Languages: Russian, Koryak, Even, Itelmen. Major industries: commercial fishing, military, tourism, and mining. We hope you will enjoy your stay on the Kamchatka Peninsula and that this visitor guide adds to your happiness in our area.

P.S. Kamchatka is a special and gorgeous region, there are so many interesting places and activities there that we didn't even try to post them on our web-site. Please, contact our partners in Kamchatka for more detailed information at http://www.kamchatkatourism.com or contact directly Martha Madsen info@kamchatkaexplorer.com Have a journey of your lifetime!