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ABKHAZIA > GEORGIA ( CAUCASUS )
Abkhazia is a disputed political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus.
According to Georgian government and the majority of
the world's governments Abkhazia is a part of Georgia's territory.
Capital city : Sukhumi
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Tourist site of Abkhazia Republic
Transport / How do I travel to Abkhazia
Not possible to travel from Abkhazia to Georgia.
Strong advice for visitors to avoid any place near the border to Georgia.
See for more information about crossing the border Wikitravel.
ukhumi Airport - Sukhumi Dranda Airport [ IATA: SUI, ICAO: UGSS ]
Sochi Airport
Tbilisi Airport [ TBS ] - Tbilisi International Airport
Located 17 km (11 mi) southeast of the capital Tbilisi.
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The one viable land crossing into Abkhazia is from Sochi in Russia.
Adler is on the Russian side of the border with Russia.
Links 
Tourist site of Abkhazia Republic
http://abkhazia.gov.ge/
http://www.therepublicofabkhazia.org/
Sukhumi - Capital City
Agudzera
Gudauta
Gagra - toerist destination
Gal
Gyachripsh
Kaman - village near the capital
Lykhny - village with historic churches and dome of Abkhaz Kings
New Athos
Pitsunda - tourist destination
Ochamchira
Pskhu - fantastic mountain views
Tquarchal
Abkhazian Churches
There are several versions of the Christianity being spread into the territory of the ancient Abkhazia.
According to a legend as early as the 1 st century A.D., St. Andrew The Apostle disseminated the origins of
Christendom together with his companion Simon The Apostle arriving through Cappadocia and maritime town of Trebizond.
Abkhaz Institute of Social Studies, Archaeology and ethnography of Abkhazia
Botanic Garden Sukhumi
Cave of St. Simon the Zealot
Geg Waterfall
Lake Msui
Lake Ritsa - high in the mountains
Monkey Park in Sukhumi
New Athos orthodox monastery - Christian Orthodox Cathedral
About 20 minutes by car from the capital.
Cuisine - Gastronomy
Abkhazian local dishes include Akud (bean sauce) and Abista (corn porridge with cheese.
Local wines ; Apsny, Ashta, Buque, Dioskuria, Gumsta, Lykhni, Psou, and Radeda.
History Abkhazia
Ancient Greek name of Sukhumi = Dioskuria.,
History of Abkhazia
Prehistoric settlement, Abkhazia in antiquity, Roman and Early Byzantine era, Medieval Abkhazia, Ottoman rule, Russian rule, Abkhazia from 1917 to 1921, Soviet Abkhazia, The Abkhazian War, Post-war Abkhazia.
Music, Art & Culture, Events
Culture of Abkhazia
Abkhaz literature
Abkhaz share with other Caucasian peoples the Nart sagas...
Chanba Dramatic theatre in Sukhumi
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