- Batumi
Batumi
is the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Ajaria (which
forms part of Georgia). It is situated on the
south-east coast of the Black Sea. The population of Batumi
is 140.000 (1991). Batumi was probably named from a Greek
word "batkhos", which means "deep".
The climate is warm subtropical, with average annual precipitation
2500 mm. Batumi is an important port town. Oil is exported
from Batumi, which is the end of Baku pipe-line.
At the same time the export of tea, citrus and other products
from the region by sea plays an important role
in the economy of the town. In 1878, after 300 years of
Turkish power, Batumi passed into the hands of Russians.
Batumi became the capital of Ajaria in 1921. The importance
of Batumi as a port town increased with the opening of the
frontier between Georgia and Turkey at Sarpi (20 km from
Batumi). |
- Batumi.
Step forward... (Summer 2006)
- Batumi
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