Abkhazia (Noun)
Meaning
An autonomous province of Georgia on the Black Sea; a strong independence movement has resulted in much instability.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The disputed region of Abkhazia has been a source of tension between Russia and Georgia for several decades.
- Abkhazia is home to a unique cultural heritage with a mix of Georgian and Russian influences.
- After a brief but brutal war, Abkhazia declared de facto independence from Georgia, but has not been widely recognized by the international community.
- Georgia and Abkhazia have been locked in a struggle for control since the early 1990s, resulting in widespread displacement and human rights abuses.
- The breakaway province of Abkhazia has received significant economic and military support from Russia, further straining relations between Russia and Georgia.