Republic of South Ossetia is located оn the southern slopes of the Main Caucasus Range in the area of 3900 square meters. Тhe capital is the city of Tskhinval.
One-tenth of the surface occupied by the Republic of the foothills.
The rest of the territory - the mountainous terrain height from 850 to 3938 meters above sea level.
The highest point - Mount Halatsa (3938 m).

RSO MFA: Drugs penetrated to RSO from Georgia

Georgia used to be a big problem for South Ossetia in a view of drugs supply at South Ossetia’s territory. That was disclosed to IA “Res” by the deputy Foreign Minister of South Ossetia Alan Pliev who was commenting a number of reports in electronic mass media of existing in US State Department assumptions about possible trafficking through the territory of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.

Commentary of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Murat Dzhioev to IA "Res" on the decision of European court on human rights of rejection of claims against Georgia

Decision of European court of rejection of citizens of the Republic of South Ossetia and relatives of Russian peacekeepers claims against Georgia is an unfair act and confirmation of unbiased attitude of this honorable European organization towards human rights.

Meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia M. Dzhioev with the Director of RF MFA Department on social work with compatriots abroad A. Tchepurin

On 18 of February eventuated a meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia M. Dzhioev and the State adviser of RSO President on links with social unions K. Dzugaev with the Director of RF MFA Department on social work with compatriots abroad A. Tchepurin, who came to the Republic of South Ossetia with a working visit.

Greetings of the Republic of South Ossetia Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic on the occasion of 35 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Day of SADR

The Republic of Ossetia Ministry of Foreign Affairs testifies the assurance of its highest respect to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sahara Arab Democratic Republic and is given an honor to direct to the Ministry heartfelt greetings on the occasion of 35 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Day of SADR.

Congratulation telegram to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Finance of the Republic of Nauru

The Minister of RSO Foreign Affairs Murat Dzhioev addressed a congratulation telegram to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Finance of the Republic of Nauru Kieren Keke on the occasion of Independence Day of the Republic of Nauru.

“Presenting my highest consideration to You I have the honour to direct You worm congratulations on the occasion of Independence Day of the Republic of Nauru.

Information of the press-bureau of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of South Ossetia

On February 16, 2011 Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Republic of South Ossetia on post-conflict settlement B. E. Chochiev and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia M. K. Dzhioev played host for Co-chairmen of Geneva Discussions on security in South Caucasus.

In the course of the meeting were discussed issues related to preparation and conducting of another round of Geneva discussions, appointed at 4 March 2011.

The commentary of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of RSO M. Dzhioev to the State Radio and TV Company “Ir” concerning Saakashvili statement

The President of Georgia Saakashvili during a live televised address on PIK channel Tuesday made statements that are completely controversial to his previous statement at European Parliament that Georgia will not resort to military force against Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He said “we are in state of war” and that’s why I believe that Saakashvili has rejected himself the recent statement that Georgia will not use force against South Ossetia and Abkhazia. This should be a lesson for those who rely on this statement.

Comment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia is showing its concern over M. Saakashvily` s statement which he made on January 25th of this year on live broadcasting channel PIK (First Informational Caucasian).

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia

With deep pain perceived the people of South Ossetia the news of terrorist act committed at the “Domodedovo” airport in Moscow on 24 January 2011which caused multiple human casualties.

There is no and should not be any justification for such bloody actions leading to the downfall and suffering of guiltless people.

the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Republic of South Ossetia

On 18 of January the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Murat Djioev received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Abkhazia to the Republic of South Ossetia Nodar Pliev