South Ossetia, formally known as the State of Alania since 2017, or originally the Republic of South Ossetia, is a partially recognised state in the South Caucasus. It has an officially stated populat
South Ossetia before the war
Tskhinvali in August 2008
The Dzuarikau–Tskhinvali pipeline, delivering natural gas from Russia to South Ossetia, went online in 2009.
A 20 Zarin coin commemorating Russia's recognition of South Ossetian independence
North Ossetia–Alania, officially the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, is a republic of Russia situated in the North Caucasus of Eastern Europe. It borders the country of Georgia to the south, and the
Mount Kazbek
Seat of the Republic’s Government