South Ossetia

geographical name

South Os·​se·​tia ä-ˈsē-shə How to pronounce South Ossetia (audio)
autonomous region of the northern part of the Republic of Georgia bordering on Russia; capital Tskhinvali area about 1500 square miles (3900 square kilometers), population 51,500

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“South Ossetia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Ossetia. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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