Verkhniy Baskunchak, also known as Verkh.Baskunchak, is a town in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia, located at the northern edge of the Caspian Depression, 250 km north of Astrakhan. The town is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Baskunchak, the largest salt lake in Russia. The climate of Verkhniy Baskunchak is continental, with hot summers and cold winters. The town has a long history dating back to the 16th century, when it was founded as a salt mining settlement. Today, Verkhniy Baskunchak is a major center of salt production, with the lake being one of the largest sources of salt in the world.
Geographic Data for Verkhniy Baskunchak, Astrakhan, Russia
| Latitude | 48° 13.692' |
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| Longitude | 46° 43.230' |
| Timezone | Europe/Volgograd |
Numerology for Verkhniy Baskunchak, Astrakhan, Russia
Chaldean Name Number : 57 => 3
Pythagorean Name Number : 5
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Famous Persons from Verkhniy Baskunchak, Astrakhan, Russia
- Q20564348 - Born on April 26, 1926 - Statesperson, and Politician - Medal "For Labour Valour" | Order of the Badge of Honour | Order of the October Revolution | Order of Friendship of Peoples | Order of the Red Banner of Labour | Order of Lenin (died: January 1, 2007)
- Александр Гаврилович Будников - Born on August 25, 1914 - Poster artist - Honored Art Worker of the USSR (died: December 23, 1982)