Samtskhe–Javakheti, Administrative region in southern Georgia
The region stretches across 6,413 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, featuring deep gorges carved by the Mtkvari River and volcanic formations on the Javakheti Plateau.
The region played a central role in Georgian history, changing hands between Ottoman, Safavid, and Russian empires before becoming part of modern Georgia in 1995.
The population of 147,400 residents includes Georgian and Armenian communities, each maintaining their languages, religious practices, and traditional agricultural methods.
The administrative center Akhaltsikhe connects to major Georgian cities through improved highways built between 2006 and 2011 for better regional integration.
The territory contains Lake Paravani and Lake Tabatskuri, formed by ancient volcanic activity, creating a distinct landscape with high-altitude water bodies.
Location: Georgia
Inception: 1995
Capital city: Akhaltsikhe
Website: http://samtskhe-javakheti.gov.ge
GPS coordinates: 41.58333,43.26667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
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