Sterlitamak

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Sterlitamak (Russian: Стерлитама́к) is the second largest city in the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia, with a population of 264,362 (2002 Census). It is located at 53°38′N 55°57′E. Sterlitamak was founded in 1766 on the banks of the river Belaya as a port for the distribution of salt mined up the river. Today it is an important center of chemical production.

	Cities and towns in the Republic of Bashkortostan	Image:Flag of Russia.svg
	Capital: Ufa Agidel \| Baymak \| Belebey \| Beloretsk \| Birsk \| Blagoveshchensk \| Davlekanovo \| Dyurtyuli \| Ishimbay \| Kumertau \| Meleuz \| Mezhgorye \| Neftekamsk \| Oktyabrsky \| Salavat \| Sibay \| Sterlitamak \| Tuymazy \| Uchaly \| Yanaul