History of North Ossetia–Alania
The Republic of North Ossetia – Alania is a federal subject of Russia (a republic), located in the Caucasus region. == Early history == The territory of North Ossetia has been inhabited for thousands of years, being both a very fertile agricultural region and a key trade route through the Caucasus Mountains.
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