Abkhazia

or Ab·kha·si·a

[ ab-key-zhuh, -zee-uh; Russian uhb-khah-zyi-yuh ]

noun

1. an autonomous republic in the Georgian Republic, on the E coast of the Black Sea. 3,360 sq. mi. (8,600 sq. km). : Sukhumi.

Abkhazia

/ æbˈkɑːzɪə /

noun

1. a disputed region of NW Georgia, between the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains: a subtropical region, with mountains rising over 3900 m (13 000 ft); Abkhazian separatists seized control of the region in 1993; Russia formally recognized it as an independent republic following the Russian-Georgian war of 2008, although Georgia still claims the region as part of its territory. Capital: Sukhumi. Pop: 220 600 (2006 est). Area: 8600 sq km (3320 sq miles) Also calledAbkhaz Autonomous Republic

Example Sentences

Abkhazia's economy depends overwhelmingly on tourism from Russia.

From BBC

Protesters in the breakaway Georgia region of Abkhazia have stormed parliament and the presidential complex after the government planned to approve a controversial pro-Russia bill.

From BBC

Moscow then recognized South Ossetia and another separatist province, Abkhazia, as independent states and strengthened its military presence there.

From Seattle Times

Moscow then recognized South Ossetia and another separatist province, Abkhazia, as independent states and beefed up its military presence there.

From Seattle Times

Moscow then recognized South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states and beefed up its military presence there.

From Seattle Times