South Ossetia international rankings
Country with limited recognition
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South Ossetia population
Rank212
Population53 532
Population, % of world0.001
DateOctober 15, 2015
SourcePreliminary 2015 census result
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South Ossetia's status is disputed. It considers itself to be an independent state, but this is recognised by only a few other countries. The Georgian government and most of the world's other states consider South Ossetia de jure a part of Georgia's territory.
South Ossetia's status is disputed. It considers itself to be an independent state, but this is recognised by only a few other countries. The Georgian government and most of the world's other states consider South Ossetia de jure a part of Georgia's territory.United Nations, 2018