Makhachkala (Russian: Махачкала́: Avar: МахIачхъала) is a city in Russia, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan. It is located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea, at 42°59′N 47°30′E / 42.983, 47.5. Population: 462,412 (2002 Census).
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