21. RUSSIAN-GEORGIAN WAR IN THE WESTERN GEORGIA (MEGRELIA, ABKHAZIA, SVANETI) Ethnopolitical geography of Abkhazia. Political grounds of Abkhazian War georgia was the first on the former ussr territory, where the criminal http://www.geocities.com/shavlego/war_wg_1.htm

KKKK document.write(''); Modern Georgian P rotest S ongs ... rms LINKS: DEDA ENA First pure Georgian Web site Caucasica Reverse Links Unicode encoded Georgian fonts are used Download Site Stats RUSSIAN-GEORGIAN WAR IN THE WESTERN GEORGIA (MEGRELIA, ABKHAZIA, SVANETI) See also: Washington, DC - "There is no defense against a Crow Bar" CHRONICLE OF WESTERN GEORGIA OCCUPATION BY RUSSIAN ARMY Russian-Georgian War Published in: Caucasus and an unholy alliance * Other source * Introduction Historic overview ... Danger of new genocide in Megrelia Introduction The Kremlin policy of Chauvinism, racism and genocide towards indigenous Caucasian Ibero-Caucasian ethnic groups remained unknown to the democratic world and human right defense circles during the years of 1990-1994. Only the heroic resistance of Chechenian people to Kremlin aggression forced the some of Western politicians to pay attention to the fate of Caucasian nations, which were contemptuously named as the "individuals of criminal Caucasian nationality", speaking on "Caucasian dialect, language" by the Russian chauvinist mass-media. The aim of the present report is to show on the example of Georgia (Megrelia and Svanetia), that the Chechenian tragedy appears to be the consisting part of Kremlin's policy in Caucasus (in a wider range in the whole ex-Soviet territory). It just happens to be the last and obvious demonstration of this policy, however the similar events have earlier taken place in Samachablo, Ingushetia, Abkhazia (in Armenia and Azerbaijan as well).

22. Annual Report 1997 - Faculty Of Natural Sciences, Bratislava - Slovakia Regional geography of the World (Europe and former ussr) Dr. georgia Kroll,Martin Luther Universität Halle, Wittenberg, Germany, 1819 September 1997 http://www.fns.uniba.sk/fns/annual/1997/geog/reggeogr.htm

Prirodovedecka fakulta Comenius University Faculty of Natural Sciences Annual Report 1997 Department of Regional Geography, Protection and Planning of the Landscape Head: Doc. Dr. Viliam Lauko, CSc. Telephone: (+421-7) 60296 430 Fax: (+421-7) 65429 064 e-mail: reggeografia@fns.uniba.sk STAFF Full Professor: Oliver Bašovský Associate Professors: Ján Paulov, Viliam Lauko Assistant Professors: Research Workers: Technical Staff: PhD Students: Courses Summer Term 1997 Regional Geography of the World Computer as a Tool in Geographical Research Švecová Geography of Slovakia 2 Lauko Theoretical Geography Paulov Regional Geography of the World (Europe and Fformer USSR) 2 Economic Evaluation of Appropriate Character of the Landscape Urban and Regional Development: Regional Case Studies Bašovský European Integration Regions of Slovakia - Some Special Problems Introduction to Political and Regional Geography Regional Geography of the World (Europe and Former USSR) Geography of Slovakia 2 Regional Geography of the World (Africa, America) Kasala, Zubriczký

23. Annual Report 1998 - Faculty Of Natural Sciences, Bratislava - Slovakia Regional geography of the World (Europe and former ussr) 2 (21h) Blažík, Dr. georgia Kroll, Martin Luther Universität Halle, Wittenberg, Germany, http://www.fns.uniba.sk/fns/annual/1998/geog/regional.htm

Prirodovedecka fakulta Comenius University Faculty of Natural Sciences Annual Report 1998 Department of Regional Geography, Protection and Planning of the Landscape Head: Doc. Dr. Viliam Lauko, CSc. Telephone: (+421 7) 60296 430 Fax: (+421 7) 65429 064 e-mail: reggeografia@fns.uniba.sk STAFF Full Professor: Oliver Bašovský Associate Professors: Ján Paulov, Viliam Lauko Assistent Professors: Tibor Blažík, Ladislav Tolmáci, Eva Rajcáková Research Workers: Edita Hvoždarová, Karol Kasala, Katarína Hajasová, Angelika Švecová, Gabriel Zubriczký Technical Staff: Alžbeta Janíková, Tatiana Pifková Ph.D. Students: Daniel Gurnák, Peter Bezák, Michal Hrabovský, Radoslav Klamár, Martin Rosic TEACHING Summer term 1998 Winter Term 1998 RESEARCH PROJECTS Grant VEGA 1/4163/97 Geographical Regions: Theoretic-methodological Analysis (J. Paulov) Regional versus spatial conception in geography. Conceptual background and relevance of regional approach. Regions as systems. Complexity of regions. Regional policy and regional development. Regional case studies: analysis of specific regions. COOPERATION Cooperation in Slovakia Project School Atlas of Slovakia: Department of Geography, Faculty of Human and Natural Sciences, Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica; Department of Geography and Geoecology, Faculty of Human and Natural Sciences, P. J. Šafárik University, Prešov; Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Constantíne the Philosopher, Nitra, Faculty of Human and Natural Sciences

24. Publications Macrostructural changes in the former ussr An International Perspective. Post Soviet geography 34, Department of geography, University of georgia. http://www.ggy.uga.edu/people/faculty/pandit/publications.html

Publications A. Book Pandit, Kavita and S.D. Withers (eds.). 1999. Migration and Restructuring in the United States: A Geographic Perspective. Lanham, Md.: Rowman and Littlefield. B. Papers in Refereed Journals Shaw, Annapurna and Kavita Pandit. 2001. "The Micro-Geography of Local Labor Market Segmentation in Third World Cities: The Case of Motor Vehicle Repair in Calcutta," Economic Geography Kazmi, Jamil and Kavita Pandit. 2001. "Disease and Dislocation: The Impact of Refugee Movements on the Geography of Malaria in NWFP, Pakistan," Social Science and Medicine Pandit, Kavita. 2000. "Expanding the ‘region' in Regional Science: How Third World experience can enrich our research." Review of Regional Studies Pandit, Kavita. 2000. "Regional Variations in Migraproduction and Migration Timing," Professional Geographer Pandit, Kavita. 1997. "Cohort And Period Effects In U.S. Migration: How Demographic and Economic Cycles Influence The Migration Schedule," Annals of the Association of American Geographers Pandit, Kavita. 1997. "Demographic Cycle Effects On Migration Timing and the Delayed Mobility Phenomenon,"

25. People & Contacts,Geography,UGA University of georgia Department of geography Athens, GA 30602 Large Lakes,Island Biogeography, and geography of Canada and the former ussr. http://www.ggy.uga.edu/directory/details.php?i=79&group=student

26. Geography [Russia] Finland 1313 km, georgia 723 km, Kazakhstan 6846 km, North Korea 19 km, inherited disputes from former ussr including sections of the boundary with http://imej.wfu.edu/articles/1999/1/02/demo/country_profiles/Russia/geog.htm

Index Flag . Geography People Government Economy Transportation ... Feedback Russia Location: Northern Asia (that part west of the Urals is sometimes included with Europe), bordering the Arctic Ocean, between Europe and the North Pacific Ocean Map references: Asia Area: total area: 17,075,200 sq km land area: 16,995,800 sq km comparative area: slightly more than 1.8 times the size of the US Land boundaries: total 20,139 km, Azerbaijan 284 km, Belarus 959 km, China (southeast) 3,605 km, China (south) 40 km, Estonia 290 km, Finland 1,313 km, Georgia 723 km, Kazakhstan 6,846 km, North Korea 19 km, Latvia 217 km, Lithuania (Kaliningrad Oblast) 227 km, Mongolia 3,441 km, Norway 167 km, Poland (Kaliningrad Oblast) 432 km, Ukraine 1,576 km Coastline: 37,653 km Maritime claims: continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation exclusive economic zone: 200 nm territorial sea: 12 nm International disputes: inherited disputes from former USSR including: sections of the boundary with China; islands of Etorofu, Kunashiri, and Shikotan and the Habomai group occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945, administered by Russia, claimed by Japan; maritime dispute with Norway over portion of the Barents Sea; Caspian Sea boundaries are not yet determined; potential dispute with Ukraine over Crimea; Estonia claims over 2,000 sq km of Russian territory in the Narva and Pechora regions; the Abrene section of the border ceded by the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic to Russia in 1944; has made no territorial claim in Antarctica (but has reserved the right to do so) and does not recognize the claims of any other nation

27. New Code Republics Files: Container List georgia Foreign Affairs Relations with former ussr Republics 1993 1994 georgia geography Abkhazia, 1993 - 1994 georgia geography Abkhazia, 1994 http://www.osa.ceu.hu/db/fa/300-80-6-1.htm

OSA Guide Fonds / HU OSA Container List HU OSA 300-80-6 Fonds 300: Records of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Research Institute Subfonds 80: Soviet Red Archives Series 6: New Code Republics Files Container list: Archival boxes Armenia: Economics: Capital Markets, Financial System Armenia: Economics: CIS Trade, 1993 Armenia: Economics: Consumer Goods and Services, 1993 Armenia: Economics: Energy, 1993 Armenia: Economics: Foreign Economic Relations, 1993 - 1994 Armenia: Economics: General Economic Conditions, Performance Armenia: Economics: Infrastructure, 1993 Armenia: Economics: Labor and Employment Issues, 1993 Armenia: Economics: Macroeconomic Policies, Programs Armenia: Economics: Privatization and Private Sector Armenia: Economics: Resources and Reserves, 1993 Armenia: Economics: Systemic Reform, 1993 Armenia: Environment: Disasters, 1993 Armenia: Ethnic Groups: Kurds, 1993 Armenia: Foreign Affairs: Diaspora, 1993 Armenia: Foreign Affairs: Foreign Aid (Granted and Received) Armenia: Foreign Affairs: Foreign Policy, 1993 Armenia: Foreign Affairs: International Agencies and Organizations Armenia: Foreign Affairs: Relations with CIS, 1993

28. CEO - Caucasus Environment Outlook Physical geography of the Caucasus. Tbilisi. georgia Anthropogenic Emissionsof Ammonia into the Atmosphere in the Countries of the former ussr. http://www.grid.unep.ch/product/publication/CEO-for-Internet/CEO/references.htm

1.2.1 Economic Driving Forces 1.2.1.1 Industry 1.2.1.2 Energy 1.2.1.3 Agriculture ... Appendix 3 References Atlas of Georgia (1964). Tbilisi-Moscow Atlas of the USSR (1983). Moscow Beruchashvili N. (1996). Physical Geography of Georgia. Tbilisi. Georgia Beruchashvili N. (1995). Caucasus: Landscapes, Models, and Experiments. Tbilisi Beruchashvili N. (1979). Landscape Map of Caucasus. Tbilisi. Georgia Beruchashvili N. and Rishard J.F. (1996). Landscape Map of Globe Beroutchachvili N. et Radvanye J. Atlas Geopolitique du Caucase (1996, 1998). Paris. France BSEP (1995). Fishery on Black Sea: Three Decades of Decline. BSEP Co-ordination Unit. Istanbul. Turkey BSEP (1987). Black Sea Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis. http://www.grid.unep.ch/bsein/tda/files/3a18t.htm CAID (1998). Canadian Agency of International Development. Characteristic of Car Fleet in Countries of Central Asia and Caucasus. Regional Investigation Report Caucasus (1966). ed. by N.Dumitrashko. Moscow

29. Zoltan Grossman Geography 308 Spring 2005 You should NEVER rely on the PowerPoint alone; geography is a very visual subject, Week 10, Apr. 4, 6, 8, NATIONALISM IN former ussr, CH. 10, 236240 http://www.uwec.edu/grossmzc/GEOG308.html

GEOGRAPHY 308 GEOGRAPHY OF RUSSIA AND EASTERN EUROPE SPRING 2005 Chart of countries and links Hours and Room Discussions Course Goals ... Baccalaureate degree HOURS AND ROOMS CLASS : Phillips 106, 9:00-9:50 MWF grossmzc@uwec.edu Office hours: 10:00-10:50 MWF 258 Phillips Hall, 836-4471 COURSE GOALS In the past 15 years, no part of the world map has changed more than the region of Eurasia formerly covered by the Soviet Union and its allies. The course will offer an overview of geographical, or "place-based," studies of the former "Socialist" Bloc (once dominated by the USSR), including natural and human resources, historical geography, ethnic and religious divisions, environmental questions, and economic and political organization. The course will not simply cover present-day Russia and Eastern Europe (or more properly, East-Central Europe). The course will cover the 15 former republics of the Soviet Union, the former members of the Warsaw Pact and the former Yugoslav Federation (see list below ). Each student will closely examine one of these countries

30. Geography, Climate ... The geography, Climate, and Soils of the former Soviet Union Each republic spercentage contribution to total former ussr production for each crop was http://www.usda.gov/oce/waob/jawf/profiles/specials/fsu/fsupap.htm

Back to Major World Crop Areas ... The following article appears as Appendix IV of Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (Handbook of Agriculture #664) Published by the Joint Agricultural Weather Facility (USDA/NOAA) The Geography, Climate, and Soils of the Former Soviet Union Introduction Climate and weather are significant factors affecting agricultural production around the world. Both seasonal and regional variability in weather directly influence crop yield potential. In order to improve the global monitoring of agricultural weather, the Joint Agricultural Weather Facility (JAWF), was established within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in 1978. JAWF is a cooperative effort between the National Weather Service's Climate Analysis Center (NWS/CAC), USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (USDA/WAOB), and National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS). The facility's primary function is to coordinate a world agricultural weather watch and assess the impact of weather variability on crop and livestock production prospects (Motha, 1986). One of the primary responsibilities of JAWF is to monitor weather and crop conditions within the former Soviet Union. With the breakup of the Soviet Union in late 1991, the agricultural system changed from one where most decisions on agricultural programs were centrally planned, originating from Moscow, to one where individual republics and even regional authorities began making these decisions. In the past, the former Soviet government dictated where certain crops were to be grown and set levels on agricultural production. These decisions were based on perceived economic needs and climate considerations. Agriculture was geared to satisfying planners' as opposed to consumers' desires. As a result, crop varieties and production levels between republics often differed considerably.

31. Turkish Geography | Turkey's Geography | Turkeys Geography in Black Sea only to the maritime boundary agreed upon with the former ussr geography note strategic location controlling the Turkish Straits http://www.travelblog.org/World/tu-geog.html

Travel Blog About TravelBlog World Facts Latest Travel Journals ... Turkey Select a country Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Arctic Ocean Argentina Armenia Aruba Ashmore and Cartier Islands Atlantic Ocean Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Baker Island Bangladesh Barbados Bassas da India Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Clipperton Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Coral Sea Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Europa Island Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern and Antarctic Lands Gabon Gambia, The

32. Geography | World's Geography | Worlds Geography in air and water quality (especially in Eastern Europe, the former ussr, geography note the world is now thought to be about 4.55 billion years http://www.travelblog.org/World/xx-geog.html

Travel Blog About TravelBlog World Facts Latest Travel Journals ... World Select a country Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Arctic Ocean Argentina Armenia Aruba Ashmore and Cartier Islands Atlantic Ocean Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas, The Bahrain Baker Island Bangladesh Barbados Bassas da India Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory British Virgin Islands Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burma Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cape Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Clipperton Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Coral Sea Islands Costa Rica Cote d'Ivoire Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic East Timor Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Europa Island Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern and Antarctic Lands Gabon Gambia, The

33. World InfoZone - Georgia Information - Page 2 (Members of the former ussr were Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan,georgia, Kazakhstan, georgian Language and Culture Aronson and Kiziria http://www.worldinfozone.com/country.php?country=Georgia&page=2

34. The CIS And The Caucasus Armenia and georgia are favorably disposed, in prinicple, The transformationof the former ussr s border regions into independent states also leaves http://www.ndu.edu/inss/strforum/SF_90/forum90.html

Number 90, November 1996 The CIS and the Caucasus by Edward Marks Conclusions Russia initially viewed the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as an artificial organization. But, since 1993, elements of the Russian government have tried to use the CIS as a vehicle for the voluntary reintegration of the former Soviet republics. Moscow is promoting the CIS as a regional peacekeeping organization, seeking recognition as a UN Chapter VIII Regional Organization, similar to the Organization of American States. International acceptance of the CIS as a regional organization has been hampered by Russia's dominance of the organization. The CIS is seen as a cover for Moscow's imperial intentions. International recognition of the CIS is also hampered by the fact that most of its member states are still struggling to establish their sovereignty. Until more CIS member states are viable, the international character of the organization will be questioned. The states of the Caucasus region have different views regarding membership in a regional organization. Armenia and Georgia are favorably disposed, in prinicple, towards membership, but they have discrete reservations about their relationship with the CIS. Azerbaijan, on the other hand, anticipates its oil riches will allow it to return to its former golden days and has reservations about joining any regional organization. All the states of the Caucasus are suspicious of Moscow's intentions towards the region. Commonwealth or Empire

35. AQUASTAT - FAO's Information System On Water And Agriculture arrow, General Summary former ussr. arrow, geography. arrow, Agricultural sector General summary for the countries of the former Soviet Union http://www.fao.org/ag/agl/aglw/aquastat/regions/fussr/index2.stm

AQUASTAT Agriculture 21 FAO Home FAO's Information System on Water and Agriculture AQUASTAT Home Regional Overviews General Summary Former USSR ... Thematic maps General summary for the countries of the Former Soviet Union Geography, climate and population The total area of the FSU is about 22.3 million km , which is almost 17% of the total area of the world (Tables 1). The Russian Federation alone covers 17.1 million km , which is almost 13% of the total area of the world. Kazakhstan, with an area of 2.7 million km , covers 2% of the total area of the world, while the remaining 13 countries combined also cover 2% of the total area of the world. TABLE 1 Regional distribution of the population Area Population % of economic Region inhabitants rural active population km of inhabitants per population engaged in FSU km agriculture Russian Federation Central Asia Eastern Europe Caucasus Baltic States Former Soviet Union World FSU as % of World The total population of the FSU was about 293 million in 1996, which represents 5% of the world population (Tables 1). About 32% of the total population of the countries of the FSU is rural, compared with 54% for the whole world, varying from 24% in the Russian Federation to 54% in Central Asia. About 17% of the economically active population is engaged in agriculture, compared with 47% for the whole world, varying from 12% in the Russian Federation to 30% in Central Asia. This reflects the importance of agriculture in Central Asia, while industry is largely predominant in the northern regions of the FSU. The population density is 13 inhabitants/km

36. University Of Wisconsin-Madison CREECA Center For Russia, East The geography of Nationalism in Russia and the ussr. Teaching/other contributionsto CREECA Teaches courses on geography of former ussr. http://www.wisc.edu/creeca/faculty/kaiser.html

37. Georgia - Sak'art'velo georgia facts, georgia geography, travel georgia, georgia internet resources, former Republic of georgia former georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/georgia.htm

Advertise here One World - Nations Online the countries of the world Home Continents Asia Georgia keywords: Georgia information, Georgia facts, Georgia geography, Georgia news papers, travel Georgia, tourist information for Georgia, Georgia map Official Sites Map News Culture ... Additional Links Georgia Country Profile New Flag of Georgia Background: Georgia was absorbed into the Russian Empire in the 19th century. Independent for three years (1918-1921) following the Russian revolution, it was forcibly incorporated into the USSR until the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991. Russian troops remain garrisoned at four military bases and as peacekeepers in the separatist regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia (but are scheduled to withdraw from two of the bases by July 2001). Ethnic separation in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, poor governance, and Russian military bases deny the government effective control over the entirety of the state's internationally recognized territory. Despite a badly degraded transportation network - brought on by ethnic conflict, criminal activities, and fuel shortages - the country continues to move toward a market economy and greater integration with Western institutions. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Armenia Azerbaijan Russia Turkey related countries: Russia Official Name: Sak'art'velo int'l name: Georgia former: Republic of Georgia former: Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic.

38. HIV Databse Region List Definition of the HIV Database geographic regions former ussr former ussr,georgia, Armenia, Azerbaidjan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, http://www.hiv.lanl.gov/HelpDocs/geo_regions.html

@import "/css/hivDB.css"; Databases Sequence DB Resistance DB Immunology DB Vaccine trials DB Publications FAQ Alignments Tutorials Reviews ... Links Sequence DB Search DB Tools HIV-Blast Syn-Nonsyn ... Findmodel Definition of the HIV Database geographic regions: Africa: Antarctica: Antarctica, Heard and McDonald Islands, Bouvet Island. Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, China, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Mongolia, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Macau, Singapore, East Timor, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, British Indian Ocean Territory, Nepal. Caribbean: Central America: Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico. Europe: Iceland, Faroer Islands, Ireland, United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, Andorra, France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Italy, Yugoslavia, Albania, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Cyprus, Romania, Moldavia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Great Britain, Gibraltar, Monaco, San Marino, Malta, Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands, Vatican City State, Greenland, France (European Territory). Former USSR: Former USSR, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaidjan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tadjikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia.

39. Turkey - Geography in Black Sea only to the maritime boundary agreed upon with the former ussr geography note. strategic location controlling the Turkish Straits http://www.aneki.com/geography/Turkey_geography.html

aneki .com Home Richest Most Populated Largest ... More Lists... World Regions Africa Middle East Europe Asia ... Consulates Turkey Geography Location: southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria Geographic coordinates: 39 00 N, 35 00 E Map references: Middle East Area: total: 780,580 sq km water: 9,820 sq km land: 770,760 sq km Area - comparative: slightly larger than Texas Land boundaries: total: 2,648 km border countries: Armenia 268 km, Azerbaijan 9 km, Bulgaria 240 km, Georgia 252 km, Greece 206 km, Iran 499 km, Iraq 352 km, Syria 822 km Coastline: 7,200 km Maritime claims: territorial sea: 6 nm in the Aegean Sea; 12 nm in Black Sea and in Mediterranean Sea exclusive economic zone: in Black Sea only: to the maritime boundary agreed upon with the former USSR Climate: temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior Terrain: high central plateau (Anatolia); narrow coastal plain; several mountain ranges

40. GEORGIA Overview Among the former Soviet republics, georgia has been noted for its Agriculture, Accounted for 97% of former ussr citrus fruits and 93% of http://www.cgiar-cac.org.uz/countries/georgia.htm

Georgia Geography of Georgia Total Area: 69,700 sq km (43,319 sq mi) Land Area: 69,700 sq km (43,319 sq mi) Comparative Area: Slightly larger than South Carolina Boundaries: 1,461 km (908 mi); Armenia 164 km (102 mi), Azerbaijan 322 km (200 mi), Russia 723 km (449 mi), Turkey 252 km (157 mi) Coastline: 310 km (193 mi) Terrain: Largely mountainous with Great Caucasus Mountains in the north and Lesser Caucasus Mountains in the south; Colchis lowland opens to the Black Sea in the west; Kura River Basin in the east; good soils in river valley flood plains, foothills Climate: Warm and pleasant; Mediterranean-like on Black Sea coast Natural Resources: Forest lands, hydropower, manganese deposits, iron ores, copper, minor coal and oil deposits; coastal climate and soils allow for important tea and citrus growth Environment: Air pollution, particularly in Rustavi; heavy pollution of Kura River, Black Sea

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