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Georgia

Georgia lies between the Greater Caucasus to the north and the Lesser Caucasus region to the south. Western districts face the Black Sea, while Tbilisi lies in the eastern Kura/Mtkvari valley.

Fast Facts

  • The Black Sea provides maritime access.
  • Mountain barriers create strong west–east climatic contrasts.
  • Abkhazia and South Ossetia are breakaway regions recognised as independent by Russia and a few other states, but internationally regarded as part of Georgia.
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