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After The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, the question was whether Georgia would use force to reassert its historic claims to the region. In 1992, war between Abkhazia and Georgia broke out. [[Russia]] sided with Abkhazia. After Abkhazian victory many Georgian were forced to leave Abkhazia. It has a population of roughly 200,000 people, consisting of Abkhazians, Georgians, Russians and Armenians. | After The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, the question was whether Georgia would use force to reassert its historic claims to the region. In 1992, war between Abkhazia and Georgia broke out. [[Russia]] sided with Abkhazia. After Abkhazian victory many Georgian were forced to leave Abkhazia. It has a population of roughly 200,000 people, consisting of Abkhazians, Georgians, Russians and Armenians. | ||
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| + | Abkhazia has been recognized by four states: Russia, [[Venezuela]], [[Nicaragua]] and [[Nauru]].<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/world/europe/16georgia.html</ref> | ||
see also [[Republic of Georgia]] | see also [[Republic of Georgia]] | ||
Revision as of 12:54, February 15, 2018
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| Flag | Coat of Arms |
| Capital | Sukhumi |
| Government | Republic |
| Language | [[Abkhaz, Russian]] (official) |
| President | Raul Khajimba |
| Prime minister | Beslan Butba |
| Area | 3,344 sq mi |
| Population 2012 | 242,862 |
| GDP | $500 million |
| Currency | Abkhazian apsar, Russian ruble |
Abkhazia is a region in western border of Russia and the Republic of Georgia, between the Black Sea and the Caucasus mountains. The capital is Sukhumi, other popular tourist destination are Gagra and Pitsunda.
After The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991, the question was whether Georgia would use force to reassert its historic claims to the region. In 1992, war between Abkhazia and Georgia broke out. Russia sided with Abkhazia. After Abkhazian victory many Georgian were forced to leave Abkhazia. It has a population of roughly 200,000 people, consisting of Abkhazians, Georgians, Russians and Armenians.
Abkhazia has been recognized by four states: Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Nauru.[1]
see also Republic of Georgia