Gagauzia (Alternative 2014)

The Republic of Gagauzia (: Gagauz Respublikası; : Республика Гагаузия, Respublika Gagauziya), commonly known as Gagauzia (Gagauz Yeri; Гагаузия, Gagauziya), is a of the. The smallest republic in area, Gagauzia was initially part of the before proclaiming themselves a republic in 1990 in support of remaining in the Soviet Union. The republic is comprised of two unconnected territories straddling the border of and the.

The population of Gagauzia is dominated by the (a are a  people). Other peoples living within the republic include, , , and. The and s are the two official languages of the republic. Over 90% of the population declare themselves, with being the largest Christian denomination.