Dagestan (/ ˌ d æ ɡ ɪ ˈ s t æ n,-ˈ s t ɑː n / DAG-i-STA(H)N; Russian: Дагестан; IPA: [dəɡʲɪˈstan]), officially the Republic of Dagestan, [a] is a republic of Russia situated in the North Caucasus of Eastern Europe, along the Caspian Sea.

Jan 15, 2025 · Dagestan, republic in southwestern Russia. Dagestan lies on the eastern end of the northern flank of the Greater Caucasus mountain range, along the western shore of the Caspian Sea. The capital is Makhachkala.

Derbent in Dagestan is renowned for the Sasanid fortress, a UNESCO world heritage site. In the 6th century, the Sasanid Empire conquered the eastern Caucasus after more than 100 years of war, bringing the entire region of Dagestan under the influence of Persia.

Oct 30, 2023 · Dagestan, which translates as "land of the mountains", is situated in Russia's North Caucasus with Chechnya and Georgia to the west, Azerbaijan to the south and the Caspian Sea to the east.

1. How do I get to Dagestan? The main entry point into this southernmost region of Russia is Uytash Airport, which is located 25 kilometers from the capital, Makhachkala.

The Republic of Dagestan (older spelling Daghestan) is a republic of the Russian Federation, and is the southernmost part of Russia. Situated on the eastern end of the North Caucasus Mountains along the western shore of the Caspian Sea, it is the largest republic of Russia in the North Caucasus, both in area and population.

Jul 15, 2023 · The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, part of the North Caucasian Federal District, the southernmost region of the country. Makhachkala is the capital city of the republic. The population of the Dagestan Republic is about 3,154,000 (2022), the area - …