Abkhazia Today: A century ago - A general view of Sukhum, Abkhazia

Tuesday 24 August 2010

A century ago - A general view of Sukhum, Abkhazia

Russia in color, a century ago - A general view of Sukhum, Abkhazia and its bay, seen sometime around 1910 from Cherniavskii Mountain. (Prokudin-Gorskii Collection)

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Republic of Abkhazia

Abkhazia is situated on the Eastern coast of the Black sea, bordering Russia in the North and North Caucasus along the Caucasus Mountains Range and Georgia in the East. Abkhazia is divided into seven administrative districts: Gagra, Gudauta, Sukhum, Ochamchira, Gulripsh, Tquarchal and Gal. Due to its mountainous nature, Abkhazia has many rivers and lakes, and rich fertile soil. The climate is very mild, averaging around 15 degrees Celsius. Higher elevations experience a more varied climate, with significant snow and even glaciers in some parts. The capital city is Sukhum (Aqua in Abkhaz) which lies on the Black Sea coast. Read more...

Tuesday 24 August 2010

A century ago - A general view of Sukhum, Abkhazia

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