Gagra
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Gagra (Abkhaz and Russian: Гагра; Georgian: გაგრა) is a town in Abkhazia. It covers an area of about 5 kilometres. It is located on the northeastern coast of the Black Sea, at the base of the Caucasus Mountains. The moderate climate makes it a popular tourist resort.
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Gagra
გაგრა (in Georgian) Гагра (in Abkhaz) | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 43°20′N 40°13′E | |
Country | Abkhazia, Georgia |
District | Gagra |
Government | |
• Mayor[note 1] | Beslan Bartsits Acting |
Climate | Cfa |
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Gagra is the centre of the Gagra District. It is located in the western part of Abkhazia. The river Psou serves as a border with Krasnodar Kray of Russia.