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Abkhazia

Abkhazia - a country in north-western part of southern slope of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in the south-eastern coast of the Black Sea.

The vast majority of the current population of Abkhazia was granted Russian citizenship before the formal recognition of Abkhazia by Russia .

On the coast the climate is humid subtropical. The average January temperature ranges from +2 to +4 ° C. The average August temperature from +22 to +24.

Most of the territory of the Republic (75%) took the spurs of the Main (Dividing) range, which limits Abkhazia from the north - Gagra, Bzybsky, Abkhazia and Kodori ranges.

Flora of Abkhazia includes more than 3,500 species of plants.

The official language of the Republic of Abkhazia - Abkhazia. Russian language, along with the Abkhaz language recognized by the state and other agencies.

The majority of Abkhazia's population are Christians. According to surveys, the distribution of religions in 2003 was as follows:
  • 60% - Christians
  • 16% - Muslims
  • 3% - adherents of the Abkhazian religion
  • 5% - Pagans
  • 8% - atheists (unbelievers)
  • 2% - other faiths
  • 6% were undecided
The Republic has a partial international recognition, first announced by Russia. At the same time, the Government of Georgia considers that territory have been occupied by Russia.

The basis of the economy of Abkhazia are the retail and tourism at the moment.

Culture of Abkhazia combines Christian and Islamic traditions. The well-known Asian hospitality is Distributed there.

Things to do:
  • Athos Monastery
  • Athos Cave
  • Karst cave mountain - Arabica (mountain range)
  • Lake Riza
  • Gegsky Falls
  • Cottages Stalin (a total of 5)
  • Sukhumi Botanical Garden
  • Sukhumi Institute of monkeys
  • Colonnade in Gagra
  • The house of the merchant in Pitsunda
  • The observation deck in Gagra
  • Historic Buildings
  • Monuments dedicated to the Georgian-Abkhaz conflict
  • Blue Lake
  • Waterfalls: Milk, Bird, girlish tears, tears, etc. Men
  • Honey House, on the road to the lake. Rizza
  • Sokhumi Theatre Drama
  • Restaurant Gagrypsh
  • Fortress in Gagra
  • Athos Falls - HPS
  • Stone River Gorge Bzyb (canyon "stone bag")
  • Necropolises Tsebeldinskoy culture






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