Off the Beaten Path - Ivan Dolnikov - Abkhazia Wanderings
A
bkhazia or - as it is called by
meadows there. Marvelous views of
had been burnt down and destroyed,
the Abkhaz – Apsny, means “a
mountains, gorges and bays are visible
some had remained untouched but
Land of the Soul”. This country
from the coast.
their inhabitants had abandoned them
is famous for both its rich culture and
Abkhazia covers a relatively small
forever. Nowadays, after the murderous
pristine, unspoilt nature. This is truly
territory
square
war, the residents are gradually restoring
a place where hospitality is not only
kilometers. The Psoy river serves as a
peace to their country. The Abkhazian
politeness, but also a centuries-old
boundary between Abkhazia and Russia
landscape is picturesque. Typical for
tradition. Abkhazia is a state on the
to the west and the Inguri separates the
subtropical climates, trees such as
south-eastern coast of the Black Sea
country from Georgia to the east. The
palms and oleanders can be seen on
with the capital in Sukhumi. The country
length of the coast is 210 kilometers.
the coast of the Black sea, whereas
is proud of its long history and incredible
There are a few bays there and the
in the north of the country, where the
culture, combining originality and unique
beaches are wide and gravelly.
Greater Caucasus Mountain Range is
natural beauty. One will find powerful
mountain rivers, mysterious caves and
gorges, relic forests and wide alpine
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Abkhazia was torn by warfare between
1992-1993 which left much of the
country
devastated.
Some
houses
located, one can find mountain slopes
and gorges.