National Symbols of Abkhazia

Last updated on April 15th, 2024 by Editorial Staff

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Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By Naeem Noor | Updated on April 15, 2024

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Abkhazia is a country in Europe. The official name of Abkhazia is the Republic of Abkhazia. It shares borders with Georgia. The people of Abkhazia are called Abkhaz. The country is situated on the Eastern coast of the Black Sea, south of the Greater Caucasus mountains in Northwestern Georgia.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Abkhazia has also been influenced. The etymology of Abkhazia can be defined as; The Abkhazians call their homeland Аԥсны (Apsny, Aṗsny), popularly etymologized as “a land/country of the soul”, yet meaning “a country of mortals (mortal beings)”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Abkhazia include Russians, Armenians, Georgians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians.

Abkhazian Air Force is the national airline of Abkhazia. The national colors of the country are green and white. The ISO code of the country is GE-AB.

Abkhazia is known for its beaches, warm climate, seacoast resorts, and attractive landscape. The national dish of Abkhazia is Mamalyga, and the national instrument is Ayumaa.

The country has the time zone UTC+3 (MSK) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Abkhazia is divided into 7 provinces. The capital of the country is Sukhumi, which is also the largest city in Abkhazia.

The literacy rate in Abkhazia is 99.7%.

The country’s total area is 8,665 km² (3,346 sq mi), and the total population is 245,246. The country’s average elevation is 1,000 m (3,281 ft.), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; The topography is varied as it ranges from the lowlands around the Black Sea to the high peaks in the north. The country’s usual climate is subtropical.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Abkhazia has a 200 km of coastline.

The Abkhazian apsar serves as the national unit of currency, and the National Bank of the Republic of Abkhazia is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Abkhazia is .abkhazia.su and the country code is +7. Arash is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The Abkhaz State Museum serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The Abkhaz State Museum is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Abkhazia is the Cherkesska, and 30 September is designated as National Day. In Abkhazia, the majority of the population practices Islam & Christianity as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Abkhazia has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Abkhazia’s national bird is the Golden eagle (unofficial), while its national animal is the Bear. The national flower is Mimosa (unofficial). The highest peak is Mount Agepsta.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Abkhazia is Abraskil.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Abkhazia and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Abkhazia is Linguist Dmitry Gulia.

The country’s national anthem was written by Gennady Alamia, and composed by Chkadua.

The country’s national hero is Vladislav Ardzinba.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Freedom Square is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

The tourism slogan of the country is "Reveal Your Own Russia" whereas, "Workers of the world, unite" is the official motto of the country.

Alexander Ankvab is the current Prime minister of Abkhazia, and Aslan Bzhania is the President.

Abkhazia has declared Abkhaz and Russian as the country’s official languages.

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Country information

Official name(s)	Republic of Abkhazia
Alternative name(s)	Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia (Internationally recognized, English)
Regional location	Eastern coast of the Black Sea, south of the Greater Caucasus mountains in Northwestern Georgia
Country name etymology	The Abkhazians call their homeland Аԥсны (Apsny, Aṗsny), popularly etymologized as "a land/country of the soul", yet meaning "a country of mortals (mortal beings)"
Climate	Subtropical climate
Terrain	The topography is varied as it ranges from the lowlands around the Black Sea to the high peaks in the north
Population	245,246
National Day	30 Sep 1993
Language(s)	Abkhaz, Russian
Religion	Islam and Christianity
Country code	+7
Literacy rate	99.7%
Currency	Abkhazian apsar
Capital city	Sukhumi
ISO	GE-AB
Domain(TLD)	.abkhazia.su
Ethnicity	Russians, Armenians, Georgians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Abkhaz
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	8,665 km² (3,346 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+3 (MSK)
Average elevation	1,000 m (3,281 ft)
Coastline	200 km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Abkhazia

Motto of Abkhazia

"Workers of the world, unite"

National animal of Abkhazia

The National animal of Abkhazia is Bear

National flower of Abkhazia

The National flower of Abkhazia is Mimosa (unofficial). Botanical name is Mimosa Pudica.

National bird of Abkhazia

The National bird of Abkhazia is Golden eagle (unofficial)

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Neighbouring countries of Abkhazia

Georgia

Abkhaz Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

One loses his homeland – loses all.

One who does not love his homeland can love nothing.

The land is good where you were fed, but not better the one you were born on.

The best country is your motherland, the best friend is your mother.

In his land one cannot be lost, outside it one cannot rejoice.

The native land is your mother, a foreign land – stepmother.

It’s better to be a poor man in your homeland than a king in Cairo.

He who doesn’t live in his homeland knows nothing about the test of life.

He who battles under the native skies gains the lion’s courage.

To survive a winter in your native land is better than to live ten years of spring in another land.

The native land – is the past, the present and the future of a nation.

Each has only one native land and only one mother.

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