What economic assets does South Ossetia have?

Virtually the only significant economic asset that South Ossetia possesses is control of the Roki Tunnel that is used to link Russia and Georgia, from which the South Ossetian government reportedly obtained a large part of its budget by levying customs duties on freight traffic before the war. [ 249 ][ 250 ][ 252 ]

What is the political status of South Ossetia?

The political status of South Ossetia is a central issue of the Georgian–Ossetian conflict and Georgia–Russia relations. The Georgian constitution designates the area as "the former autonomous district of South Ossetia", in reference to the South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast disbanded in 1990. [ 13 ]

Where is South Ossetia located?

Most of South Ossetia is in the Kura Basin with the northwestern part of it in the Black Sea basin. The Likhi and Racha ridges act as divide separating these two basins. Major rivers in South Ossetia include the Greater and Little Liakhvi, Ksani, Medzhuda, Tlidon, Canal Saltanis, Ptsa River and host of other tributaries.

How big is South Ossetia?

South Ossetia covers an area of about 3,900 km 2 (1,506 sq mi), [ 157 ][ 158 ] separated by the mountains from the more populous North Ossetia (which is a republic within Russia) and extending southwards almost to the Mtkvari river in Georgia.

Who financed the socio-economic development program of South Ossetia?

The socio-economic development program of South Ossetia for the 2022–2025 period is financed by Russia.The Aim of the program is for South Ossetia to reach the socio-economic indicators of the North Caucasus Federal District in 2025. [ 260 ]

Is South Ossetia occupied by Russia?

Since the 2008 war, Georgia and a significant part of the international community have regarded South Ossetia as occupied by the Russian military.