Which sea is Georgia on, and which sea is Batumi on?
The Black Sea and where Batumi sits on it.
Short answer
Georgia does have a sea, and it is the Black Sea. It lies along the country's west, and Batumi stands on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea. It is a large international port city about 350 km from Tbilisi.
Why
- The Black Sea embraces Georgia from the west and connects it to Europe.
- The rivers of western Georgia, more than 75% of the country's rivers, flow into the Black Sea.
- Batumi, the capital of Ajara, lies in the western part of the country on the sea shore.
Details
Batumi is in the western part of Georgia, 350 km from the capital. More about the city: where is Batumi. For beaches and swimming, see what Batumi's beaches are like and the sea temperature in Batumi by month.
Tip
If you are heading to the sea, check the season and water temperature in advance: the question on Batumi sea temperature has data by month.
What may differ
Other coastal towns, water temperature and the swimming season differ; these are covered in separate questions in the Sea and beaches section.
Common misconception
Georgia has no sea; only its neighbors do.
What actually happens
Georgia has its own coast on the Black Sea in the west, and Batumi is a port city on its shore.
People also ask
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Sources
- georgia.travel: Geography of GeorgiaChecked at:
- georgia.travel: BatumiChecked at:
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