Adjara, Autonomous republic in southwestern Georgia
Adjara is an autonomous republic in southwestern Georgia, stretching between the Black Sea and the Turkish border. The region consists of narrow coastal plains, forested hills, and mountain ranges rising to 2,800 meters (9,200 feet), covering 2,883 square kilometers (1,113 square miles).
The territory belonged to the Ottoman Empire until 1878, when it passed to Russia after the Russo-Turkish War. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the region gained autonomous republic status within Georgia in 1991.
The population includes Georgians and Adjarans, historically influenced by Islam, though today most practice Orthodox Christianity. Along the coast, citrus groves and tea plantations thrive, and many families tend small farms passed down through generations.
The coastal capital Batumi serves as the gateway to the region and has an airport, train station, and bus connections to Tbilisi. Travelers find hotels and guesthouses along the coast, while mountain villages inland offer simpler accommodations.
The coastal zone receives the highest rainfall in all of Georgia, around 1,600 millimeters (63 inches) per year, sustaining lush subtropical vegetation. Some remote valleys in the high mountains are accessible only on foot or by off-road vehicle and preserve traditional ways of life.
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