abkhazia

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abkhazia /æbk ˈhɑz jə/ ?

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(n) an autonomous province of Georgia on the Black Sea; a strong independence movement has resulted in much instability

"One can forget about any talk about Georgia's territorial integrity because, I believe, it is impossible to persuade South Ossetia and Abkhazia to agree with the logic that they can be forced back into the Georgian state," Russian Foreign...
on Aug 14, 2008 By: Sergey Lavrov Source: USA Today
"This is not an agreement about the future of Abkhazia and the future of South Ossetia," Rice said, referring to the two flashpoint areas. "This is about getting Russian troops out."
on Aug 15, 2008 By: Condoleezza Rice Source: Washington Post
"Georgia is a member of the United Nations, and South Ossetia and Abkhazia lie within its internationally recognized borders," Bush said, adding: "There's no room for debate on this matter."
on Aug 16, 2008 By: President Bush Source: The Age