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Chech·nya [ chéchnee ə, chech ny ] autonomous republic in southwestern Russia that formally separated from Ingushetia in 1992. In 1994, Russia refused to recognize Chechnya's independence, resulting in a conflict that ended formally in 1997.
Capital: Grozny.
Population: 624,600 (2002 estimate).
Area: 15,000 sq km (5,790 sq mi) |
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