Republic of Kalmykia (Russian: Республика Калмыкия, Kalmyk: Хальмг Таңһч) the subject of the Russian Federation, is a part of Southern federal district. It is formed on November, 4th, 1920.
Capital — Elista.
Borders in the south on Stavropol Territory, in the southeast — with Republic Dagestan, in the north — with the Volgograd region, in the northeast — with the Astrakhan region, in the west — with the Rostov region.