Difference between revisions of "South Ossetia"
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| − | '''South Ossetia''' is | + | '''South Ossetia''' is an independent state in the [[Caucasus]]. While [[Russia]], [[Nicaragua]], [[Venezuela]], [[Nauru]] and [[Syria]] do recognize South Ossetia as an independent state, the remaining countries regard it as a part of the [[Republic of Georgia]].<ref>https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-syria-establishes-diplomatic-relations-with-abkhazia-south-ossetia/29257063.html</ref> Since the end of the [[Russo-Georgian War]] in 2008 South Ossetia, along with [[Abkhazia]], could achieve greater sovereignty. |
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Latest revision as of 06:28, April 1, 2022
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| Flag | Coat of Arms |
| Capital | Tskhinvali |
| Government | Republic |
| Language | [[Ossetian, Russian]] (official) |
| President | Leonid Tibilov |
| Prime minister | Rostislav Khugayev |
| Area | 1,506 sq mi |
| Population 2013 | 51,547 |
| Currency | Russian ruble |
South Ossetia is an independent state in the Caucasus. While Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Nauru and Syria do recognize South Ossetia as an independent state, the remaining countries regard it as a part of the Republic of Georgia.[1] Since the end of the Russo-Georgian War in 2008 South Ossetia, along with Abkhazia, could achieve greater sovereignty.