The Republic of Bashkortostan has a population of 4.1 million people across an area of 143,000 square kilometers. The capital and largest city is Ufa, located in the southern Ural Mountains region between Europe and Asia. Bashkortostan has a diverse economy based around oil and gas production, agriculture, and manufacturing. It is a leading Russian region for beef cattle, milk, and honey production. The government works to attract investment through tax incentives, infrastructure development, and other support for major projects in sectors such as oil and gas, power, agriculture, and more.