Ajara - Adżaria

Adjara
აჭარის ავტონომიური რესპუბლიკა
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Main information
Capital cityBatumi
Currencylari (GEL)
Surface2912,3
Population394 200
TongueGeorgian
religionOrthodoxy
Time zoneMoscow time, UTC 3
Time zoneMoscow time, UTC 3

Adjara - autonomous republic v Georgia, lying on the Black Sea.

Characteristic

Geography

The area of ​​the country is mainly mountainous. It covers the north-west foothills. parts of the Lesser Caucasus, in the north-west the Meskhekie Mountains (the highest peak of Adjara, Chewa, 2812 m above sea level, is located here), to the south of Szawszeckie Mountains. A narrow lowland stretches along the coast (constituting an extension of the Kolchidzka Lowland). The coastline is poorly developed, wide pebble beaches. Subtropical maritime climate. On the coast, the average temperature in January is 6 ° C, and in July 22 ° C. In the mountains in January -2 ° C and in July 16 ° C. Average annual rainfall from 500 - 1800 mm in the mountains and 2500 - 2800 mm on the coast (up to 4000 mm on the slopes of the Meské Mountains). The main river in Adjara is Czoroch and is mainly used for energy purposes. Over 50% of the region is covered by forests, up to 600 m long deciduous forests with evergreen undergrowth. Above, there are beech and mixed forests as well as subalpine meadows. The coast is completely used as crops, eucalyptus and bamboo grow here. There is a Kintrian Reserve in Adjara. The famous Batumi Botanical Garden is located in Batumi.

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Ajara is an important growing point for tea and citrus plants. In addition, tobacco, grains, vegetables, medicinal plants and grapevines are grown here. Cattle, poultry and silkworm breeding and beekeeping. Extraction of crude oil (Batumi), food industry (mainly tea and tobacco), machinery, electromechanical, shipbuilding, chemical, linen, building materials and wood. The main airport and seaport of Batumi. Numerous spas and recreation centers by the sea.

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