Abkhazia

Abkhazia is a partially recognized republic located in the northwestern part of the country of Georgia. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Black Sea and borders Russia to the north and east, Georgia to the south, and the Black Sea to the west. The capital and largest city is Sukhumi.

Abkhazia declared independence from Georgia in 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The declaration was followed by a lengthy and bloody conflict between Abkhazian separatists and the Georgian government, which resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of ethnic Georgians from the region. Abkhazia has since become a de facto independent state, although its recognition as a sovereign nation is limited to a handful of countries, including Russia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

The majority of Abkhazia's population is ethnic Abkhaz, who have a distinct language and culture that is closely related to the Circassian people of northwestern Russia. Other significant ethnic groups in Abkhazia include Armenians, Russians, and Georgians. The economy of Abkhazia is heavily reliant on remittances from Russia and the sale of natural resources, including oil and gas.

Abkhazia has not been recognized as a sovereign state by the majority of the international community, including the United States, the European Union, and most of the United Nations member states. The Georgian government and many international organizations view Abkhazia as a part of Georgia's territory that is occupied by Russian troops. The status of Abkhazia remains a contentious issue in regional politics, with many countries continuing to support the Georgian government's claim to sovereignty over the region.