Turks in Abkhazia

Turks in Abkhazia
Total population
(10,000[1]-15,000[2])
Regions with significant populations
Sukhumi
Languages
Turkish
Religion
Islam

The Turks in Abkhazia, also known as Abkhazian Turks, (Turkish: Abhazya Türkleri) are people of Turkish ancestry who have had a thriving presence in Abkhazia since the rule of the Ottoman Empire.[3] Today, the community numbers about 10,000-15,000.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Diplomatik Gozlem. "Abhazya'da Yaşayan Osmanlı Türkleri ilgi bekliyor". Retrieved 2012-03-06.
  2. 1 2 Bul Turk. "Abhazya'da Yaşayan Osmanlı Türkleri ilgi bekliyor". Retrieved 2012-03-06.
  3. ↑ Today's Zaman. "Abkhazian President Bagapsh in Ankara". Retrieved 2012-03-06.

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