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Ossetia

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Ossetia or Alania , region of the central Caucasus, divided between the Republic of Georgia and the Russian Federation. On the northern slope is North Ossetia-Alania (1990 est. pop. 641,000), 3,100 sq mi (8,029 sq km), a constituent republic of Russia; Vladikavkaz (formerly Ordzhonikidze) is the capital. This region extends north beyond the Terek River. On the southern slope is South Ossetia (1990 est. pop. 100,000), 1,500 sq mi (3,885 sq km), an autonomous region in Georgia; Tskhinvali is its capital. The region extends southward almost to the Kura River. Both sections of... Read more

Ossetia
World Encyclopedia Ossetia Region of the central Caucasus. The region is divided along the Terek River. North Ossetia is an autonomous republic within the Russian Federation, whose capital is Vladikavkaz. South Ossetia is an autonomous region of Georgia , whose capital is Tshkinvali... Read more

Ossetia
Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names Ossetia (Russian: Osetiya; Georgian: Samachablo), Georgia‐Russia Divided by the main Caucasus Mountain chain, North Ossetia is a republic in Russia, while South Ossetia is an autonomous region in Georgia. Annexed by Russia in 1801–6, Ossetia became part of the... Read more

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	In S. Ossetia, Opposition To Georgia Remains Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 8/20/2008; ; 658 words ; ...All Things Considered 08-20-2008 In S. Ossetia, Opposition To Georgia Remains Host: MICHELE...Georgia and Russia are fighting over - South Ossetia. That's where the conflict began earlier...little sign of that. The future of South Ossetia is a different story. Russia's actions... Read more
	Russia, Georgia rattle sabers over Ossetia; South Ossetia is pushing hard to break from Georgia with support from Russia.(WORLD) Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor; 8/1/2006; 700+ words ; ...to The Christian Science Monitor TSKHINVALI, SOUTH OSSETIA -- South Ossetia's main road is dotted with checkpoints and overlooked...It's a chess game, says Ada Tsaritova, a young South Ossetian woman, pointing down the street. What can we do... Read more
	Saakashvili in Washington; U.S. should help Georgia on South Ossetia.(OPED) Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 8/6/2004; 700+ words ; ...Russian-backed breakaway province of South Ossetia. He is counting on Washington because...go home with American backing for South Ossetia's peaceful return to Georgian administration...perhaps 70,000 remaining residents, South Ossetia lies on the south slope of the Caucasus... Read more
	South Ossetia Crisis Explained Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 8/8/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...All Things Considered 08-08-2008 South Ossetia Crisis Explained Host: MELISSA BLOCK Time...region that we're talking about, South Ossetia, how many people live there? Professor...s far away. It's a small country. But Ossetia is right in the middle of Georgia. It... Read more
	SOUTH OSSETIA AT A GLANCE.(Main) Newspaper article from: The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM); 8/14/2008; 565 words ; Where is South Ossetia? The area is situated in the north-central part of the former...of Georgia. Georgia sits on Russia's southern border. South Ossetia is adjacent to North Ossetia, a sovereign republic in the Russian Federation. Who are the... Read more
	Georgians uprooted in South Ossetia Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette; 8/30/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...Georgia - After Georgian soldiers stormed South Ossetia and killed Vitaly Guzitayev's friend, he hid in...who lived nearby. "Georgians must not return here. Ossetia is for Ossetians," Guzitayev spat, sitting on a bench in Ksuisi two... Read more
	South Ossetia talks of union with Soviet northern region; INTERNATIONAL.(News) Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 8/30/2008; 245 words ; Georgia's breakaway province of South Ossetia said yesterday it will become Russian territory...Eduard Koikoty discussed the future of South Ossetia this week in Moscow. Moscow has recognised South Ossetia and another separatist region as independent... Read more
	Russia's Vote Sparks Jubilation In South Ossetia Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 8/26/2008; ; 640 words ; ...Russia's Vote Sparks Jubilation In South Ossetia Host: STEVE INSKEEP Time 11:00-12:00...including the one we're going to next, South Ossetia. The decision to recognize them as independent...came much more quickly than the South Ossetians expected. NPR's Anne Garrels is there... Read more
	BUSH CALLS FOR END OF HOSTILITIES IN SOUTH OSSETIA CONFLICT Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 8/9/2008; ; 449 words ; ...called for an end to hostilities in South Ossetia that are pitting Georgian forces against...China, Bush said the conflict in South Ossetia, a part of the former Soviet republic...reportedly have bombed targets in South Ossetia and Georgia. Bush reportedly has discussed... Read more
	Georgians Targeted In South Ossetia Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 8/14/2008; ; 611 words ; ...08-14-2008 Georgians Targeted In South Ossetia Host: MELISSA BLOCK Time 21:00-22:00 PM...by NPR's Gregory Feifer. He's in North Ossetia, that's in Russia. He joins us from the...your side of the border there in North Ossetia about human rights abuses? GREGORY FEIFER... Read more

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	RUSSIA: PROFILE - ALEKSANDR DZASOKHOV: NORTH OSSETIA'S ACE IN THE HOLE. Newspaper article from: IPR Strategic Business Information Database; 12/12/2001
	GEORGIA: NORTH OSSETIA TO SEND REFUGEES BACK TO GEORGIA.(Statistical Data Included) Newspaper article from: IPR Strategic Business Information Database; 4/23/2000
	In Ossetia, could religion be part of the solution?(ANALYSIS) Magazine article from: National Catholic Reporter; 9/5/2008

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