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Republic of Khakassia
Республика Хакасия (Russian)
Хакас Республиказы (Khakas)

— Republic —

Flag

Coat of arms

Anthem: Xakas gįmn
(State Anthem of the Republic of Khakassia)

Political status

Country

Russia

Federal district

Siberian

Economic region

East Siberian

Established

3 July 1991

Capital

Abakan

Government (as of June 2015)

• Head

Valentin Konovalov

• Legislature

Supreme Council

Statistics

Area (as of the 2002 Census)

• Total

61,900 km² (23,900 sq mi)

Area rank

46th

Population (2010 Census)

• Total

532,403

• Rank

70th

• Density

8.6/km² (22/sq mi)

• Urban

67.3%

• Rural

32.7%

Population (January 2014 est.)

• Total

534,079

Time zone(s)

KRAT (UTC+08:00)

ISO 3166-2

RU-KK

License plates

Official languages

Russian; Khakas

Official website: http://www.r-19.ru

Khakassia (Russian: Хака́сия; Khakas: Хака́сия) is a special part of Russia. It is a federal subject, which means it's like a state or region within Russia. Its capital city is Abakan. In 2020, about 534,186 people lived there.

Khakassia is located in the Siberian Federal District, a large area in Siberia. It became an official part of Russia on July 3, 1991.

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About Khakassia

Khakassia is known for its beautiful nature and rich history. It has mountains, wide open steppes (grassy plains), and many rivers. The area is home to the Khakas people, who have their own unique culture and language.

Geography and Nature

Khakassia covers an area of about 61,900 square kilometers (23,900 square miles). This makes it the 46th largest region in Russia. The landscape is very diverse. You can find tall mountains, deep forests, and vast steppes.

Mountains: The Sayan Mountains are partly located in Khakassia. These mountains are very old and beautiful.
Rivers: Important rivers like the Yenisei River flow through or near Khakassia. The Bely Iyus river is also a notable waterway.
Steppes: Large parts of Khakassia are covered by steppes. These are flat, grassy lands, often used for farming. You might see fields of rapeseed growing there.

People and Culture

The main people living in Khakassia are Russians and Khakas. The Khakas language is spoken here, along with Russian. The Khakas people have a long history and unique traditions.

Ancient History: Khakassia has many ancient sites. You can find old burial mounds called kurgans and large stone monuments called megaliths. These show that people have lived here for thousands of years.
Traditional Clothing: The traditional clothes of the Khakas people are very colorful and special.
Anthem: Khakassia has its own official song, called the Xakas gįmn.

Government

Khakassia is a republic within Russia. This means it has some self-governing powers.

Head of the Republic: The leader of Khakassia is called the Head of the Republic. This person is like a governor.
Supreme Council: The region also has a parliament, which is called the Supreme Council. This group makes laws for Khakassia.