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Abkhazia travel safety advice
Abkhazia travel safety advice
In the past, Abkhazia has witnessed military confrontations between Georgian armed forces and the Russian-supported local independence groups. For the common traveller the country is relatively safe, but you should strongly avoid any place near the border to Georgia. Some minor unregistered minefields are reported near the border, this should be an additional reason to delete it completely from your travel list. Keep in mind that Abkhazia is, in the view of international law, still a part of Georgia. Further military confrontations are unlikely but you should closely follow the international and independent news incase the situation changes. Travellers who have visited Abkhazia and intend to visit Georgia can be questioned, refused entry to Georgia or in the worst case be imprisoned by Georgian immigration officers as entry to Abkhazia is seen as illegal immigration.
The basic precautions for travellers are those recommended in all tourist destinations:
Watch your bag or purse in public e.g. buses, trains and meetings. Keep your car locked with valuables out of view & do not leave your valuables like cameras, jewelry or mobile phones on the beach when you go for a swim.
If your mobile phone is stolen, the local cell phone company may help you to track it and in most cases telephones could be found if resold anywhere in Abkhazia.
Don't hesitate to report crimes to the local police. If you report a theft, people are generally helpful.
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