Magas
Russia
Founded in 1995 and elevated to capital status in 2002, Magas is the smallest capital of any federal subject in Russia — a distinction that makes this modest town in Ingushetia worth a look for those travelling through the North Caucasus. The Caucasus mountains are visible from the town, and the surrounding landscape sits close to water.
- Population8,771
- Nearest water from center1.0 km
- Nearest mountain from center13.4 km