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Republic of Abkhazia, territory 8.7 thousand square km. Population: 340,000 people. Main ethnic groups: Abkhaz, Armenians, Georgians, Greeks, Megrelians, Russians, Ukrainians, Estonians. Abkhazia is situated on the Eastern Bank of the Black Sea, bordering to the North-West with Russia on the Psou River and to the East with Georgia on the Ingur River . With the Grand Caucasian Range on the North. Three National Parks in Pskhu-Gumista, Pitsunda-Mussera and Ritsa. Rich with fresh water resources with many lakes and rivers. Climate: Subtropical.
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Country name:
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Conventional long form: Republic of Abkhazia
Conventional short form: Abkhazia
Abkhaz long form: Apsny Ahntkarra
Abkhaz short form: Apsny
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Government type:
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Republic
Capital:
Sukhum
Abkhaz form: Akua
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Administrative divisions:
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Seven main administrative regions: Gagra, Gudauta, Sukhum, Gulripsh, Ochamchira, Tquarchal and Gal.
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Independence:
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30 September 1993 (from Georgia );
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Constitution:
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Adopted by nationwide referendum 26 November 1994;
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Voting age:
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18 years of age; universal;
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Executive power:
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Chief of state: President Sergei Bagapsh (since 12 February 2005);
Vice-president: Raul Khajimba;
Head of government: Prime Minister Alexander Ankvab; Cabinet: Ministers are appointed by the president on recommendation of the prime minister. The Executive Power in Abkhazia is granted to the President of the Republic of Abkhazia . President of the Republic is the head of State and elected for the term of 5 years. Any Abkhaz national who is citizen of Abkhazia aged from 35 - 65 could be elected the President of the Republic of Abkhazia and election is based on the universal, equal and direct suffrage. President can not serve for more than two terms in a period;
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| Legislative power: |
The Legislative power is a principal in Abkhazia and implemented by Unicameral Peoples Assembly (The Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia) or Azh'lar Reilazara (35 seats; members elected by universal, equal and direct suffrage to serve five-year terms); Speaker of Parliament: Nugzar Ashuba Elections: last held March of 2007 (next to be held in March of 2012);
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| Judicial power: |
Supreme Court of Abkhazia is the highest Judicial body. City Court Arbitrary Court Military Court The President of the Republic serves as a guarantor of independence of judicial bodies. He is the Head of the Council of Justice.
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| Political parties and leaders: |
1. Social-Political Movement 'Aidgilara' –Kvarchia Valeri;
2. Movement of Mothers of Abkhazia for Peace and Social Justice – Kichba Guli;
3. Social-political Movement 'Kavlat' – Kondjaria Garik;
4. Congress of Russian Communities of Compatriots of Russia in Abkhazia – Nikitchenko Gennady;
5. Communist Party of Abkhazia – Shamba Lev;
6. People's Party of Abkhazia – Lakoba Yakub;
7. Republican Social-Political Movement 'Aitaira' (Revival) – Damenia Oleg;
8. Republican Organization of the Social-Political Movement 'Amtsakhara' – Nachach-Ogli Vladimir;
9. Republican Party 'Apsny' – ;
10. Republican Social-Political Movement 'United Abkhazia' – Mikvabia Artur;
11. Social-Democrat Party of Abkhazia – Alamia Gennady;
12. Republican Social-Political Movement 'Ayaira' – ;
13. Party of the Economic Development of Abkhazia 'ERA' – Beslan Butba;
14. Social movement of war veterans 'ARUA' – Vladimir Arshba;
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Political opposition:
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National Unity Forum (composition of several parties....);
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