Alania


Ala·nia

geographical name \ə-ˈlä-nyə, -nē-ə\

Definition of ALANIA

autonomous republic SE Russia in Europe on the N slopes of Caucasus Mountains Vladikavkaz area 3089 square miles (8001 square kilometers), pop 695,000

Variants of ALANIA

Ala·nia or North Os·se·tia \ä-ˈsē-sh(ē-)ə\

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