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Abkhazia

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Abkhazia , autonomous republic (1990 est. pop. 539,000), 3,300 sq mi (8,547 sq km), in Georgia, between the Black Sea and the Greater Caucasus. Sukhumi (the capital) and Gagra are the chief cities. Despite some perpetually snowcapped peaks, the region is mainly one of subtropical agriculture. Tobacco is the leading crop; there are also tea and citrus plantations, vineyards, and fruit orchards. Industries include sawmilling, canning, metalworking, and the manufacture of leather goods. Abkhazia is famous for its health resorts. The population is made up of Abkhazians (an Orthodox Christian... Read more

Abkhazia
Abkhazia (Abkhaz: Aqa; Georgian: Ap'khazet'i), Georgia Colchis...the Black Sea and comprised what is now western Georgia; Abkhazia was only a part of Colchis, the other parts being Egrisi...century and then joined with Abasgia in the 8th century, Abkhazia became independent. It was later incorporated into ... Read more

Abkhazia
Abkhazia Autonomous republic on the Black Sea coast of Georgia ; the capital is Sukhumi. The...within Georgia in 1930. In 1992, after the establishment of an independent Georgia, the Abkhazian parliament declared independence. The following year, Abkhazian forces seized the capital from the Georgian army. ... Read more

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	'Little overall progress' reported. (Republic of Georgia and break-away Abkhazia province)
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