ALANIA


Meaning of ALANIA in English

Pronunciation: ə - ' lä-ny ə , -n ē - ə

Variant: or North Os · se · tia \ ä- ' s ē -sh( ē -) ə \

Function: geographical name

autonomous republic SE Russia in Europe on the N slopes of Caucasus Mountains capital Vladikavkaz area 3089 sq mi (8001 sq km ), pop 695,000

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