Bashkortostan
/bɑːʃˈkɔːɹtoʊˌstæn/ name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 A republic and federal subject of Russia. Official name: Republic of Bashkortostan. Capital: Ufa.
Example
More examples"The Nugush River, in Bashkortostan, usually freezes during November and remains frozen until April."
Etymology
Transliteration of Russian Башкортоста́н (Baškortostán), from Bashkir Башҡортостан (Başqortostan).