Republics of Russia
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The republics are one type of federal subject of the Russian Federation.
21 republics are internationally recognized as part of Russia; another is under its de facto control. The original republics were created as nation states for ethnic... Wikipedia
Areas: Smallest: Ingushetia, 3,123 km2 (1,206 sq mi); Largest: Sakha, 3,083,523 km2 (1,190,555 sq mi)
Government: Republican government
Location: Russian Federation
Number: 21
Populations: Smallest: Altai, 206,195; Largest: Bashkortostan, 4,072,102
Subdivisions: Districts, cities and towns of republic significance