Abhasian

Abhasian refers to a person or thing associated with Abkhazia, a de facto independent republic on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus. Abkhazia is recognized by most of the international community as part of Georgia. The Abkhaz people are an ethnic group indigenous to the region. They speak the Abkhaz language, a Northwest Caucasian language. Abkhazia has a rich and complex history, with periods of independence and rule by various empires, including the Ottoman Empire and the Russian Empire. The region's culture is influenced by its unique geographical location and its diverse historical interactions. Traditional Abkhaz cuisine, music, and dance are notable aspects of its cultural heritage. The Abkhaz diaspora exists in various countries, primarily Turkey. The term Abhasian can also refer to the Abkhazian language or aspects of Abkhazian culture and society. The political status of Abkhazia remains a subject of international dispute.