Turks in Abkhazia
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]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 10,000[1]–15,000[2] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Sukhumi | |
| Languages | |
| Religion | |
| Islam |
Notable people
References
- Diplomatik Gozlem. "Abhazya'da Yaşayan Osmanlı Türkleri ilgi bekliyor". Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- Bul Turk. "Abhazya'da Yaşayan Osmanlı Türkleri ilgi bekliyor". Retrieved 2012-03-06.
- Today's Zaman. "Abkhazian President Bagapsh in Ankara". Archived from the original on 2011-04-10. Retrieved 2012-03-06.
Bibliography
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