| Republic of South Ossetia Республикӕ Хуссар Ирыстон Республика Южная Осетия | |
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| Official languages | Ossetian Russian |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,900 km² |
| Population | |
• 2015 census | 53,532 |
South Ossetia, officially the Republic of South Ossetia, is a partially recognized state in the Caucasus. It was an autonomous oblast in the Georgian SSR until 1991, when it declared independence. Its independence is now recognized by Nauru,[1] Nicaragua, Russia,[2] Syria, andVenezuela. In March 2022, president Anatoly Bibilov announced that there may be a referendum on whether South Ossetia will join the Russian Federation.[3]
References
- ↑ Reuters Staff (2009-12-15). "Pacific island recognises Georgian rebel region" Reuters.
- ↑ Dmitry Medvedev (2008-08-26). "Statement by President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev" President of Russia. Archived from the original on 2008-09-02.
- ↑ "'Unacceptable': Georgia condemns proposed separatist referendum on joining Russia" (2022-03-31). Euronews. Retrieved 2022-04-13.