UfaUfa is a large Russian city located in the autonomous Republic of Bashkortostan. It is located in the southwestern part of Russia and has a population of over 1,100,0001,167,750 people. The majority of the people who live in the city are from Russian, Tartar, and Bashkir backgrounds, and the dominant religion in the region is Islam. Ufa has been an important city since its official founding in 1574 due to its location along the Belaya River, where it intersects with the Ufa River, allowing for the city to be an optimal place for maritime trading routes. Centuries later, the city continued to be important for trade routes with the advent of railroads, road lines, and oil and gas pipelines running through the city. Ufa is the home of manufacturing for several industries, such as mining machinery, furniture, and food.