The Republic of Abkhazia (Apsny) is a sovereign, democratic, legal state, historically affirmed by the right of the nation to the free self-determination.

The official name:

The Republic of Abkhazia

The capital:

Sukhum

Administrative-territorial division:

The territory of Abkhazia is divided into 7 administrative districts:

Gagra, Gudauta ,Sukhum, Gulripsh, Gali, Ochamchira,Tkvarcheli

Official language:

The official language is Abkhazian, Russian is recognized along with Abkhazian language of interethnic communication.

Religion:

The overwhelming majority of religious Abkhazians are Christians, insignificant part of the population confesses traditional religion - Islam and Catholicism.

Currency unit:

Currency unit of RA is the ruble (rub)

Population:

242 826

Territory:

The total area is 8665 sq.km. The length of the territory from west to east -more than 170 km; From the south to the north - 65 km. The total length of the border is about 600 km. 390 km - land and 210 km - sea borders.

The highest mountain peak:

Dombai-Ulgen (4049 m)

Borders:

Abkhazia occupies the territory bounded from the north by slopes of the Main Caucasian ridge, from the south - the Black Sea coast. In the west, along the Psou River, Abkhazia borders with the Russian Federation, in the east, along the Ingur River – with Georgia.