North Ossetia–Alania
federal subject of Russia
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Summary
North Ossetia–Alania is a republic of Russia[1]. It draws 11,313 Wikipedia views per month (republic of russia category, ranking #9 of 20).[2]
Key Facts
- Award received: Order of Friendship of Peoples[3]
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Russia[4]
- Country: Russia[5], Soviet Union[6]
- Head of government: Sergei Menyailo[7]
- Continent: Europe[8]
- Instance of: federal subject of Russia[9]
- Capital: Vladikavkaz[10]
- Official language: Russian[11], Ossetian[12]
- Shares border with: Ingushetia[13], Chechnya[14], Stavropol Krai[15], Kabardino-Balkaria[16], Georgia[17], South Ossetia[18]
- Anthem: National Anthem of the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania[19]
- Flag: flag of North Ossetia–Alania[20]
- Legislative body: Parliament of North Ossetia–Alania[21]
- Coat of arms: coat of arms of North Ossetia[22]
- Part of: North Caucasian Federal District[23]
- Commons category: North Ossetia – Alania[24]
- Licence plate code: 15[25]
- Located in time zone: Moscow Time[26], UTC+03:00[27], Europe/Moscow[28]
- Inception: November 9, 1993[29]
- Highest point: Mount Kazbek[30]
- Official website: http://www.rso-a.ru/[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:North Ossetia–Alania[32]
- Commons gallery: Северная Осетия[33]
- Population: 703,470[34], 701,765[35], 697,064[36], 693,098[37], 678,879[38]
- Office held by head of government: president[39]
- Replaces: North Ossetian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic[40]
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Physical Characteristics
North Ossetia–Alania covers an area of 7987 km²[41].
Why It Matters
North Ossetia–Alania has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] It is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
What awards did North Ossetia–Alania receive?
Honors received include Order of Friendship of Peoples[3].