warn:The entire Abkhazia may encounter undetonated mines and ammunition. In addition, terrorists in the area have used car bombs in the past (especially during and before the 2008 Georgia-Russia conflict) to target military and security installations. However, the situation in Abkhazia has been fairly stable in recent years. If you are in the area, please pay close attention to the news and maintain a high level of personal safety awareness.
(November 25, 2017) | |
Abkhazia, Also translated asAbkesia(Russian Абхазия;Abkhaz Аҧсны), originallyGeorgiaAutonomous Republic, the capital isSukhumi. Abkhazia is in fact independent, but it is not widely recognized by Georgia and the international community.
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By 2012, there are two land ports that can enter Abkhazia: from RussiaSochiEnter via AdlerGagra, Or from GeorgiaZugdidiEnter Gali.
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It is very convenient to enter Abkhazia from Russia, but you need a multiple-entry visa to cross the border, see Abkhazia for detailsMinistry of Foreign AffairsOfficial website.
Entering from Georgia is more troublesome. You need to take a bus from Zugdidi to the Enguri Bridge (Route 10), bring your passport, pass the Georgian military checkpoint and walk hundreds of kilometers long and overgrown Enguri Bridge. You can reach the Alfang checkpoint.
Where did you enter Abkhazia and where you should leave after the trip. You are not allowed to travel between Russia and Georgia through this place, because Russia and Georgia have already severed diplomatic relations.