Former Presidents:Murat Zvyazikov (May 2002 to October 2008), Ruslan Aushev (February 1993 to April 2002)
Federation Council representatives: Mukharbek Didigov (2009 to 2013), Akhmet Palankoev (2010 to 2012)
Population: 516,693 (2010 census)
Area: 3,600 square km (1,390 sq. miles)
Capital: Magas
Other major cities: Nazran (largest city in Ingushetia - population 139,200) Federal district: Southern
Economic region: North Caucasus Time zone: Moscow, GMT +3, EST +8
Geography: The Republic of Ingushetia is located in the Russian Caucasus and is bordered by Chechnya, Georgia and North Ossetia. The Caucasus Mountains cross the republic and several rivers flow down through the mountains. Major rivers include the Sunzha, Armkhi and Assa. Urban population: 42%, Rural population: 58%
Ethnic make-up: more than 78 ethnic groups live in Ingushetia, including Ingush (77%), Chechens (20.4%) and Russians (1.2%)
Economy: Ingushetia's wealth of mountain rivers is utilized to produce a significant amount of hydoelectric power. The republic also has alot of mineral resources, but most of the population is engaged in agriculture. The main crops grown in Ingushetia are corn, wheat, oats, barley, sugar beet, sunflowers, and potatoes. Cattle, sheep and pig farming are also well developed.
