Bashkortostan

//bɑːʃˈkɔːɹtoʊˌstæn/ name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A republic and federal subject of Russia. Official name: Republic of Bashkortostan. Capital: Ufa.

Example

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"The Nugush River, in Bashkortostan, usually freezes during November and remains frozen until April."

Etymology

Transliteration of Russian Башкортоста́н (Baškortostán), from Bashkir Башҡортостан (Başqortostan).

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