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Founded: 1924
President: Taimuraz Mamsurov (appointed 2005)
Federation Council Representatives: Alexander Sergeevich Dzasokhov (executive, term expires June 2010); Valery Totrazovich Kadokhov (legislative, term expires May 2007)
Duma deputy: Arsen Suleyamanovich Fadzaev (North Ossetia district)(United Russia)
Population: 709,900 (2002 census)
Capital: Vladikavkaz (population 315,100), 1,923 km from Moscow
Federal district: Southern
Economic region: North Caucasus
Time zone: Moscow, GMT +3, EST +8
Geography: The Republic of North Ossetia is located in the center of the Caucasus, therefore the territory is very mountainous and filled with steep gorges. The republic shares a border with the South Ossetia province of Georgia, Chechnya, Ingushetia and Kabardino-Balkaria.
Urban population: 66%, Rural population: 34%
Ethnic make-up: More than 90 different nationalities, including Ossetians (53%), Russians (30%), Ingush (5%) and Armenians (2%)
Economy: Despite the proximity of the republic to Chechnya, North Ossetia is trying to develop its tourist industry. There are nearly 3000 historical monuments in the republic and more than half of the its area is occupied bv Alania National Park, the North Ossetia National Preserve, and game preserves. There are more than 250 therapeutic, mineral, and freshwater springs in the republic. Besides providing the basis for health spas, these mineral waters also have the potential to be bottled and sold. The agricultural sector of the economy produces wheat, corn, and sunflowers.
Official website: http://alania.osetia.ru
Contact Information
President
Taimuraz Mamsurov
1 Svobody ploshad
Vladikavkaz 362038
Tel.: (8672) 53 35 16
Fax: (8672) 53 37 47
Chairman of the Duma
Taimuraz Dzambekovich Mamsurov
Tel.: (8672) 53 34 22
Fax: (8672) 53 96 32
Email: parliament@rno-a.ru
Press service contact
Igor Akhteevich Dzantiev
Tel.: (8672) 53 93 89
Related articles:
"Anger Rising in Volatile Caucasus" Christian Science Monitor CDI summary (September 8, 2004)
"Over 300 Killed as School Siege Ends" The Moscow Times (September 6, 2004)
"
Paving the Way to Better Driving Behavior" Russia Profile (July 21, 2004>
last updated August 24,. 2005
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