sakha republic

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What does sakha republic mean?

A republic and federal subject of eastern Russia. Official name: Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Capital and largest city: Yakutsk.

Where does sakha republic come from?

Partial calque of Russian Респу́блика Саха́ (Respúblika Saxá): респу́блика (respúblika) → republic; transliteration of Russian Саха́ (Saxá) → Sakha.

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