Territory of the Republic North Ossetia Alania on the map of Russia is small and occupies only 7987 square kilometers. Nearby are:
- Georgia;
- South Ossetia;
- Chechen Republic;
- Ingushetia;
- Stavropol region.
The satellite map of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania shows that many rivers flow through its territory. The main ones are:
- Terek;
- Urukh;
- Giseldon;
- Ardon;
- Kambileevka.
Also on the territory of the republic there are glaciers that occupy a fairly large area. This is:
- Miley, its area is 22 square kilometers;
- Tseisky, with an area of 18 square kilometers;
- Karaugomsky. It occupies 35 square kilometers.
Flora is varied. These are steppes, alpine meadows, broad-leaved, pine and birch forests. Diverse and animal world. The region is inhabited by chamois, tours, lynxes, wild boars, roe deer, bears and other animals. There is big number birds. The climate is moderate. Summers are long, not dry, and winters are mild.
- The coldest month is January. The temperature drops to -16 degrees;
- The warmest is July. The air warms up to +24 degrees.
What road routes pass through the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania?
- Federal highway A164 "Transkam". Vladikavkaz - Gori (Georgia);
- Federal highway A162. Vladikavkaz - Alagir;
- P295. Vladikavkaz - Old Lesken;
- P296. Mozdok - Vladikavkaz;
- P217 "Caucasus". Pavlovskaya (Krasnodar Territory) - Yarag-Kazmalyar (Dagestan);
- Federal highway A161. (Georgian military road). Vladikavkaz - the border with Georgia.
Laid in the region and other highways. On the map of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania online with borders, you can also see the international airport "Vladikavkaz", located near the city of Beslan. Also passes through the territory of the subject Railway but it is currently not in use.
Map of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania with districts and cities
On the map of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania with districts, it is noted that there is one city of republican significance in this region. This is Vladikavkaz, which is the capital of the subject. More than 320 thousand people live in it. In total, there are 8 districts in the republic:
- Alagirsky;
- Digorsky;
- Ardon;
- Irafian;
- Right Bank;
- Mozdok;
- Kirovsky;
- Suburban.
More than 700 thousand people live on the territory of the republic. More than 460 thousand are Ossetians, about 150 thousand are Russians, almost 28 thousand are Ingush. People of other nationalities also live in the republic. There are more than 25 settlements on the territory of the subject.
Maps of cities of the republic:
Vladikavkaz
On the territory of the North Caucasus there is one most beautiful place, it is called North Ossetia - Alania. It ranks 80th in area. It was formed around the beginning of the last century. The border passes near the Stavropol Territory, Chechnya, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, South Ossetia, Georgia.
On the detailed map North Ossetia at this time you can see that it is located on the northern slope of the Greater Caucasus. Most of the territory is occupied by plains and lowlands. The most high point- Mount Kazbek.
The climate in this uniquely beautiful place is temperate continental. Warm in winter. It's hot in summer. There is little rainfall. Tropical cyclones have the ability to bring rain monsoons with thunderstorms.
The Terek River is the main reservoir of North Ossetia, it originates in the mountains at an altitude of more than 3 thousand meters above sea level. Its length is 610 kilometers. Ice food.
One of the most densely populated objects in Russia is this unique place. The local population, according to the latest census data, is 1 million people. Among them live Ingush, Russians, Ossetians, Kumyks, Armenians and many other nations.
Satellite map of North Ossetia
Switch between satellite map North Ossetia and a schematic is made in the lower left corner of the interactive map.
North Ossetia - Wikipedia:
Date of formation of North Ossetia: December 5, 1936
Population of North Ossetia: 703 470 people
Phone code of North Ossetia: 867
North Ossetia area: 8,000 km²
Car code of North Ossetia: 15
Districts of North Ossetia:
Alagirsky Ardonsky Digorsky Irafsky Kirovsky Mozdoksky Right-bank Suburban.
Cities of North Ossetia - list of cities in alphabetical order:
City of Alagir founded in 1850. The population of the city is 20133 people.
City of Ardon founded in 1823. The population of the city is 19371 people.
City of Beslan founded in 1847. The population of the city is 37025 people.
City of Vladikavkaz founded in 1784. The population of the city is 306978 people.
City of Digora founded in 1852. The population of the city is 10135 people.
City of Mozdok founded in 1763. The population of the city is 41409 people.
Republic of North Ossetia - Alania- a subject that is part of the Southern Federal District and is located next to such Caucasian regions as Ingushetia and Chechnya, as well as the state of Georgia.
A large number of attractions North Ossetia are excellent resources for the development of tourism infrastructure in the region. One of the most important cultural and historical objects of the region, which appeared there in the 14th-18th centuries - " City of dead”, which includes 99 crypts. In addition to the crypts, this place contains the ruins of an ancient fortress that once defended the city.
Nature of North Ossetia shines with its diversity. These are snow-capped mountains, and gorges, and alpine meadows. Tsei Gorge - unique natural monument and the best ski resort in the republic.
Sights of North Ossetia: Alansky Holy Dormition Monastery, Dzivgis Cave Castles, National Museum of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Dargavs "City of the Dead", Table Mountain, Tsey Gorge, Vladikavkaz Zoo, Cableway in the Tsey Gorge, Karmadon Gorge, Sunni Mosque in Vladikavkaz, Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin on the Ossetian Hill.
