White Sea surrounded by Russia
Posted on : 10 Jan 2020
Views: 2058- The whole of the White Sea is under Russian sovereignty and considered to be part of the internal waters of Russia.
- The major port of Arkhangelsk of Russia is located on the White Sea.
- For much of Russia's history this was Russia's main centre of international maritime trade, conducted by the Pomors ("seaside settlers") from Kholmogory.
- In the modern era it became an important Soviet naval and submarine base. The White Sea–Baltic Canal connects the White Sea with the Baltic Sea.
Article Related Questions
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White Sea recently seen in news is surrounded by which of the following countries?
1.Russia
2.Norway
3.Finland
4.Sweden
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1.1 only
2.1 and 2 only
3.2 and 3 only
4.1 and 4 only
Right Ans : 1 only
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