Saghalien

Saghalien is a long narrow island belonging to Russia, situated close to the East coast of Siberia, from which it is separated by the so-called Gulf of Tartary. It stretches North from the island of Yezo, a distance of 670 miles. It is mountainous and forest-clad in the interior. It has excellent coast fisheries, but a cold, damp climate prevents successful agriculture. Rich coal-mines exist. The island was ceded by Japan to Russia in 1875.

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