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The Republic Kabardino-Balkaria (Кабардино-Балкария) is in the Caucasus and belongs to the federal district North Caucasus. It borders on North Ossetia-Alania, at Karachay Cherkessia, to the region Stavropol and to the neighboring country Georgia.
Regions
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places
- Nalchik - Capital
- Prochladny
Other goals
background
language
The local language is Circassian. The official language, however, is Russian.
getting there
Nalchik, the capital of the republic, has a national airport, but it is more recommended here Mineralnye Vody to fly and from there to travel to the capital by bus or taxi.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
In Kabardino Balkaria you will find a beautiful untouched nature. Whether skiing on the Elbrus, a visit to the "Golubie Ozera", translated as "light blue lakes", the bottom of which scientists have not yet been able to reach, or a trip to the Chegem waterfalls. The national cuisine and the traditional Circassian dances are also well worth seeing.
activities
kitchen
nightlife
You won't find any nightlife like most Europeans are used to in the Caucasus. Due to the religious character, as well as the traditional etiquette, discos and bars in the known sense are not common. Instead, dance events with traditional dances are offered weekly in public places. The restaurants are open late into the night. There are also shisha cafes here, but these are more frequented by men than women.
climate
literature
Web links
http://glava.kbr.ru/ - Official website of Kabardino-Balkaria