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Abkhazia

🗺️ Region: Abkhazia
🏛️ Administrative center: Sukhum
⚠️ Status: temporarily occupied territory of Georgia
🌍 Internationally recognized affiliation: Georgia
📍 Location: north-western Georgia, Black Sea coast
📐 Area: ~8,600 km²
👥 Population: ~240,000 people
⛰️ Relief: Greater Caucasus mountains, coastal plains
🗣️ Languages: Georgian, Abkhaz
🌊 Climate: humid subtropical, maritime
⏰ Time zone: GET (UTC +4)
💱 Currency (in practical use): Russian ruble (RUB)

Municipalities and settlements of the region

Gagra Municipality (Abkhazia)
Gagra
Pitsunda
Gantiadi
Lidzava
Kolkhida
Leselidze
Gudauta Municipality (Abkhazia)
Gudauta
New Athos
Sukhumi Municipality (Abkhazia)
Sukhumi
Gulripshi Municipality (Abkhazia)
Gulripshi
Ochamchira Municipality (Abkhazia)
Ochamchira
Gali Municipality (Abkhazia)
Gali

Answers to frequently asked questions

⚠️ What is the status of Abkhazia?

✅ Abkhazia is a region of Georgia that is currently under de facto occupation. The territory is internationally recognized as belonging to Georgia.

🗺️ Where is Abkhazia located?

✅ The region is located in northwestern Georgia, along the Black Sea coast, at the foot of the Greater Caucasus.

🏛️ What is the administrative center of the region?

✅ The administrative center of Abkhazia is Sukhum, located on the Black Sea coast.

💱 What currency is used in Abkhazia?

✅ The Russian ruble is the currency in use.

However, within the internationally recognized legal framework, the Georgian lari remains Georgia's currency.

ℹ️ Can tourists visit Abkhazia?

⚠️ Visiting the region has restrictions and peculiarities.

We recommend familiarizing yourself with the latest information, border crossing regulations, and official recommendations before planning your trip.