Abkhazia - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 43°N 41°E. Abkhazia[n 1] (/ æbˈkɑːziə / ⓘ ab-KAH-zee-ə), [6] officially the Republic of Abkhazia, [n 2] is a partially recognised state in the South Caucasus, on the eastern coast of the Black Sea, at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Abkhazia | History, Map, & Recognition | Britannica
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Abkhazia, autonomous republic in northwestern Georgia that formally declared independence in 1999. Only a few countries—most notably Russia, which maintains a military presence in Abkhazia—recognize its independence.
Geography of Abkhazia - Wikipedia
WEBAbkhazia covers an area of about 8,660 square kilometres (3,340 sq mi) [1] at the western end of Georgia, on the north shore of the Black Sea. The Caucasus Mountains to the north and the northeast divide Abkhazia from Circassia.
Is Abkhazia a Country? - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 19, 2019 · It borders Georgia to the east, the North Caucasus along the Caucasus Mountains, and Russia to the north. Its capital, Sukhumi, lies on the Black Sea coast. The land of Abkhazia covers 8,660 kilometers squares and around 240,000 people.
Abkhazia profile - BBC News
WEBAug 28, 2023 · Situated in the north-western corner of Georgia with the Black Sea to the south-west and the Caucasus mountains and Russia to the north-east, Abkhazia was once known as a prime holiday...
Outline of Abkhazia - Wikipedia
WEBAbkhazia is located in the western Caucasus, on the eastern coast of the Black Sea. On the north, it borders the Russian Federation, on the east Georgia's Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. General reference. Pronunciation. Common …
Abkhazia information - Discover Abkhazia
WEBWhere is Abkhazia? Abkhazia is located on the Black Sea, sitting between Russia and Georgia. Abkhazia covers 3,300 square miles along the eastern shores of the Black Sea and the Caucasus mountains.
Abkhazia profile - Overview - BBC News
WEBAug 27, 2015 · Situated in the north-western corner of Georgia with the Black Sea to the south-west and the Caucasus mountains and Russia to the north-east, Abkhazia was once known as a prime holiday...
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WEBNov 5, 2023 · The Facts: Capital: Sukhumi. Area: 3,346 sq mi (8,665 sq km). Population: ~ 250,000. Largest cities: Sukhumi, Gagra, Gali, Gudauta, New Athos, Ochamchira, Pitsunda, Tkvarcheli, Bzyb, Gulripshi, Myussera, Gantiadi. Official language: Abkhaz, Russian. Currency: Russian ruble, Abkhazian apsar.
Abkhazia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Republic of Abkhazia, with Sukhumi as its capital, is formally recognised by Russia and by Nicaragua, and the de facto independent republics of South Ossetia and Transnistria. [13] The European Union, OSCE, and NATO recognise Abkhazia as an integral part of the territory of Georgia. [14] [15] [16] [17]
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