A Russian archipelago located in the southwestern Bering Sea, about 200 km east of the Kamchatka Peninsula. It belongs to Kamchatka Oblast. It consists of Bering Island, Medny Island, and several other small islands. It covers an area of about 1,848 km2 . Geologically, it is a volcanic belt that runs through the Aleut Islands. The highest point is 751 m above sea level. It is covered by tundra, and is inhabited by Russians and Aleuts, producing sea otter furs and other products. It was discovered in 1741 by an expedition led by Bering (commander), and its name commemorates Bering's death at sea. Source : Heibonsha Encyclopedia About MyPedia Information |
ベーリング海南西部,カムチャツカ半島の東方約200kmにあるロシア領の諸島。カムチャツカ州に属する。ベーリング島,メドヌイ島と数個の小島よりなる。約1848km2。地質的には,アレウト列島の連続で火山帯が走る。最高点は標高751m。ツンドラにおおわれ,ロシア人,アレウト族が住みラッコの毛皮などを産する。1741年ベーリングを隊長(コマンドル)とする探検隊によって発見され,名はベーリングのここでの遭難死を記念したもの。
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