Tskhinval

Also known as Chreba, Krtskhinvali, Krtskhilvani, Staliniri, Cxinval, Tskhinvali

Tskhinvali or Tskhinval, occasionally called Stalinir during specific contexts, is the capital of the disputed de facto independent Republic of South Ossetia, internationally considered part of Shida Kartli, Georgia (except by Russia and four other UN member states). Tskhinvali Region was also known historically as Samachablo by Georgians. It is located on the Great Liakhvi River approximately northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi.

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Tskhinvali is the capital of South Ossetia, a territory that declared independence but is internationally recognized as part of Georgia, with only Russia and a few other countries acknowledging its sovereignty. The city's status reflects a longstanding territorial dispute between Georgia and Russia, making it a significant point of geopolitical tension in the South Caucasus region.

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Place details

Locality: Цхинвал
Country: Хуссар Ирыстон - Южная Осетия
Population: 32,180
Timezone: Asia/Tbilisi

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Tskhinvali
Settlement.image_caption: From the top, left to right, View over Tskhinvali, Parliament Building, St. Astvatsatsin Church
Settlement.pushpin_map: Georgia#Shida Kartli#South Ossetia
Settlement.mapsize: 250px
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Tskhinvali
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: De facto state
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Mkhare
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Shida Kartli
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Tskhinvali
Settlement.established_title: Established
Settlement.established_date: 1398
Settlement.area_total_km2: 17.46
Settlement.population_as_of: 1 January 2019
Settlement.population_total: 32,180
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.elevation_m: 860

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Цхинвал
Population: 5033
Area: 17.46
Elevation: 860
Official website: tskhinval.ru
Image: Г. Цхинвал.jpg
Licence plate code: RSO

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Commons category: Tskhinvali
postal code: 7300
native label: Цхинвал
inception: 1398-00-00
time of earliest written record: 1398-00-00
short name: Tsxinval
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Name
History
Russo-Georgian War
Geography
Climate
Present
Transport
International relations
Twin towns and Sister cities
Notable people
See also
References
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==Name== The name of Tskhinvali is derived from the Old Georgian Krtskhinvali (), from earlier Krtskhilvani (), literally meaning "the land of hornbeams", which is the historical name of the city. See ცხინვალი for more.