Geography
The republic is situated in the North Caucasus mountains. It is the southernmost part of Russia, and is bordered on its eastern side by the Caspian Sea.
- Area: 50,300 square kilometers (19,400 sq mi)
- Borders:
- internal: Republic of Kalmykia (N), Chechen Republic (W), and Stavropol Krai (NW)
- international: Azerbaijan (S), Georgia (SW)
- water: Caspian Sea (E)
- Highest point: Bazardyuzi Mountain (4,466 m)
- Maximum north-south distance: 400 kilometers (250 mi)
- Maximum east-west distance: 200 kilometers (120 mi)
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