Kabardino-Balkaria

Also known as Kabardino-Balkariya, Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria

Kabardino-Balkaria (), officially the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, is a republic of Russia located in the North Caucasus. As of the 2021 Census, its population was 904,200. Its capital is Nalchik. The area contains the highest mountain in Europe, Mount Elbrus, at . Mount Elbrus has 22 glaciers that feed three rivers — Baksan, Malka and Kuban. The mountain is covered with snow year-round.

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Kabardino-Balkaria is a Russian republic located in the North Caucasus region with a population of about 904,200 people and its capital in Nalchik. It is notable for containing Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest mountain, which is permanently snow-covered and features 22 glaciers that supply water to three major rivers.

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Russian federal subject.loc_lang2: Karachay-Balkar
Russian federal subject.political_status: Republic
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Instance of: federal subject of Russia
Part of: Southern Federal District
Country: Soviet Union
Located in: Russia
Continent: Europe
Capital: Nalchik
Official language: Karachay-Balkar
Population: 905464
Area: 12500
Head of state: Kazbek Kokov
Legislature: Parliament of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic
Anthem: State Anthem of Kabardino-Balkaria
Shares border with: Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti
Highest point: Mount Elbrus
Official website: glava.kbr.ru
Image: Тызыльская теснина.jpg
Licence plate code: 07
Flag: flag of Kabardino-Balkaria
Coat of arms: coat of arms of Kabardino-Balkaria

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office held by head of state: Head of the Kabardino-Balkar Republic
category of associated people: Category:People from Kabardino-Balkaria
Commons category: Kabardino-Balkaria
topic's main category: Category:Kabardino-Balkaria
category for people born here: Category:Births in Kabardino-Balkaria
category for people who died here: Category:Deaths in Kabardino-Balkar Republic
Commons gallery: Кабардино-Балкария
office held by head of government: chairperson
inception: 1936-01-05
native label: Къэбэрдей-Балъкъэр Республикэ
language used: Ossetian

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18 sections

Contents

Geography
Rivers
Lakes
Mountains
Natural resources
Climate
History
Politics
Administrative divisions
Demographics
Vital statistics
Ethnic groups
Religion
See also
Notes
References
Sources
External links

==Geography== The republic is situated in the North Caucasus mountains, with plains in the northern part. The republic shares an international border with Georgia. Area: Borders: internal: Stavropol Krai (N/NE), North Ossetia–Alania (E/SE/S), Karachay–Cherkessia (W/NW) international: Georgia (Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Zemo Svaneti) (S/SW) Highest point: Mount Elbrus (5,642 m) Maximum N->S distance: Maximum E->W distance:

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