What does "abkhazia" mean?

A geographic region and de-facto independent but largely unrecognized country on the coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus on the border of Europe and Asia, which considers itself an independent state called the Republic of Abkhazia; considered part of Georgia's territory by the Georgian government and the vast majority of the international community.

What is a synonym for "abkhazia"?

Common synonyms include: abkhaz.

How do you pronounce "abkhazia"?

Pronounced //æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə//.

Abkhazia

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1
A geographic region and de-facto independent but largely unrecognized country on the coast of the Black Sea and the south-western flank of the Caucasus on the border of Europe and Asia, which considers itself an independent state called the Republic of Abkhazia; considered part of Georgia's territory by the Georgian government and the vast majority of the international community.
2
Kingdom of Abkhazia (a former kingdom in the Caucasus region).