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'''Abkhazia''' is a political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus whose status is disputed. It considers itself an independent state (the Republic of Abkhazia). This is recognised by [[Russia]], [[Nicaragua]], [[Venezuela]], [[Nauru]], [[South Ossetia]] and [[Transnistria]].
 
'''Abkhazia''' is a political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus whose status is disputed. It considers itself an independent state (the Republic of Abkhazia). This is recognised by [[Russia]], [[Nicaragua]], [[Venezuela]], [[Nauru]], [[South Ossetia]] and [[Transnistria]].
  
It was a part of [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and most countries, including Georgia and also the UN still consider it as a part of Georgia. Entering Abkhazia is illegal according to Georgian laws. That's why travelling from Russia via Abkhazia to Georgia is considered entering Georgia illegally.
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It was a part of [[Georgia (country)|Georgia]] and most countries, including Georgia and also the UN still consider it as a part of Georgia. Entering '''Abkhazia''' is 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).
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===Hitchhiking===
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Hitchhiking in '''Abkhazia''' is considered as easy along the only main road [[E97]]. 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, bridges leading to smaller settlements can be destroyed or washed away.
  
 
===Cities===
 
===Cities===

Revision as of 10:43, 14 July 2011

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Language: Abkhaz, Georgian, Russian
Capital: Sukhumi
Population: ~180,000
Currency: Abkhazian apsar, Russian ruble
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Abkhazia is a political entity on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus whose status is disputed. It considers itself an independent state (the Republic of Abkhazia). This is recognised by Russia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Nauru, South Ossetia and Transnistria.

It was a part of Georgia and most countries, including Georgia and also the UN still consider it as a part of Georgia. Entering Abkhazia is 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 considered as easy along the only main road E97. 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, bridges leading to smaller settlements can be destroyed or washed away.

Cities

  • Gagra (Abkhaz and Russian: Гагра; Georgian: გაგრა)
  • New Athos (Abkhaz: Афон Ҿыц, Afon Ch'yts; Georgian: ახალი ათონი, Akhali Atoni; Russian: Новый Афон, Novy Afon)
  • Pitsunda (Abkhaz: Пиҵунда, Georgian: ბიჭვინთა, Bichvinta; Russian: Пицунда)
  • Sukhumi (Abkhaz: Аҟəа Aqwa, Georgian: სოხუმი, Russian: Сухуми)

Entry Permit

Holders of CIS passports can enter Abkhazia without any obligations, whereas each other traveller has to get the appropriate visa in advance. Most likely you have to apply for an entry permit letter. Platschi got his entry permit within two working days in June 2011.

Transit

towards Georgia

Traveling from Russia towards Georgia is currently (December 2010) not advisable. See above.

towards Russia

There are rumours that the borders have reopened and Western travellers can go via Georgia to Abkhazia and further into Russia. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia "transit from Georgia through Abkhazia to Russia is forbidden. You can only enter and back" (December 2010). Keep in mind though that you won't get an exit stamp by the Georgians in case of leaving to Russia, thus when entering Georgia another time, you'll most likely be not able to enter the country due to a missing exit stamp from the last time.

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