karachai-cherkess republic

noun

1. an autonomous republic in the S Russian Federation in Europe, in the Caucasus. 5442 sq. mi. (14,100 sq. km). Capital: Cherkessk.

noun

1. a constituent republic of W Russia, on the N side of the Caucasus Mountains. Capital: Cherkessk. Pop: 439 700 (2002). Area: 14 100 sq km (5440 sq miles)Also called: Karachai-Cherkessia (kærəˌtʃaɪtʃɛəˈkɛsɪə)