It has a population of approximately 18,000 and covers 43,594 square kilometers. It is prone to earthquakes and suffered a large one, 6.8 on the Richter scale, on 30 August 2008.
It has a population of approximately 18,000 and covers an extensive land area of 43,594 square kilometers. It is susceptible to earthquakes and experienced a significant one, measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale, on August 30, 2008, which is similar to other regions prone to seismic activity.