Krai
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Krai (Russian: ; transliteration: krai or kray) is a term used to refer to seven of Russia's 88 federal subjects. Since the word krai also means border or end, it is used for regions located along the economic and geographic periphery.
For lack of other English expressions, the term is often translated as territory, province, or region, although it actually approximately means "(part of) country".
Krais, oblasts, and republics have equal constitutional status within Russian Federation. Some krais are so enormous that they are larger than many European countries.
Krais are subdivided into districts (raions).
See also
- Krais of Russia—a list of modern krais
- Krais of Imperial Russia—a list of krais that existed in Imperial Russia
- Kraj—equivalent term used in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
- Krajina
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