This somewhat small region's people feel a wry affection for their political leaders. They are bordered on two sides by lakes and on two side by tundra. Their relations with their neighbors to the east are amicable, while relations with neighbors to the northeast are contentious. There are two major cities, the largest of which is located in the west of the region. They are often troubled by military issues. The people have no particular religion. They are proud of their local horses.