Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti

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Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (Georgian: რაჭა-ლეჩხუმი და ქვემო სვანეთი, Raç̇a-Leçxumi da Kvemo Svaneti) is a region (Mkhare) in northwestern Georgia which includes the historical provinces of Racha, Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (i.e., Lower Svaneti). It covers an area of 4,954 km² and has a population of 31,927 (2014 census), but nominally also a section of northwest South Ossetia, over which Georgia has no jurisdiction and control. It is the most sparsely populated region in the country. The capital is Ambrolauri.

The region comprises four municipalities:

  • Ambrolauri
  • Lentekhi
  • Oni
  • Tsageri

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Info about Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti

  • Belongs to: Georgia
  • Population: 48,571
  • Latitude: 42.63333
  • Longitude: 43.13333

Cities of Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti