Sakha
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A large republic in northeastern Russia, also called Yakutia
- proper noun
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República de Sajá
- Heather Alexander twists a tree corer into a dead larch tree in a burned forest near Cherskiy, Republic of Sakha, Russia.
- Sakha Republic
- Sakha (Yakutia)
Examples
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The vast landscapes of the Sakha Republic showcase Siberia's unique environmental features and wildlife.
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In both Primore and Sakha, the new governor came from the old one's inner circle.
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The capital city of the Republic of Sakha is Yakutsk, known for its extreme cold temperatures.
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Visitors to Sakha can experience its stunning natural beauty, including the Lena River and its surrounding tundra.
Surface Forms
Sakha main
Etymology
Sakha, also called Yakutia, is the name of the large region named after the Sakha people, so the word for the place literally means the 'land of the Sakha'.