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'''Abkhazia''' is a de-facto independent state on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus. The country is recognised only by a few states, including [[Russia]]. The US views it as occupied by Russia, but you barely will see any of the Russian peacekeepers at all.
It was a part of the [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]]n SSR during Soviet times and most countries and the United Nations still consider it as a part of Georgia. Entering '''Abkhazia''' is Abkhaziais illegal according to Georgian laws. That's why travelling from Russia via '''Abkhazia''' to Georgia is curently not possible or connected with quite some difficulties for holders of non CIS-passports (July 2011).
===Hitchhiking===
Hitchhiking in '''Abkhazia''' is definitely easy. It is recommended to read the [[E97]] article for specific information on hitchhiking in '''Abkhazia'''. Be aware that off the main road, especially in the southern districts, traffic can get very sparse.
Abkhaz drivers love to drive very fast, be aware of that and get out whenever you're afraid of crashing into roaming cows or horses along the way. Abkhaz police is very friendly in general, don't be afraid to hitchhike next to their police posts. Nevertheless, hitchhiking is possible everywhere, even inside the capital, and you won't wait long at all (most times, [[User:Platschi|platschi]] had no chance to even put his backpack off his shoulders).
