Astrakhan is the capital of the Oblast of the same name and is located within the Russian Federation. It is located in the southwestern part of the country and consists of 11 islands at the junction of the Volga river and the Caspian Sea. Fishing is the main source of the economy in the city, which is a port city. There are people from 160 nationalities in the city and it is known that there are 13 different religions. For this reason, it can be said that the city has a cosmopolitan structure. The city consists of islands connected by canals and has approximately 40 bridges. Among the most interesting places of the city is the stone castle with a narrow triangle design. It is a very rich city with its historical and ancient structures and is known as the homeland of watermelon in the country.