Lesser Abkhazia
Lesser Abkhazia
ჯიქეთი | |
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Djiketi and Apkhazeti, 1766 map. | |
Lesser Abkhazia Map highlighting the historical region of Lesser Abkhazia Lesser Abkhazia Lesser Abkhazia (Southern Federal District) | |
| Coordinates: 43°35′N 39°43′E / 43.583°N 39.717°EAn approximate geographical area. | |
| Country | Russia |
| Federal subject | Krasnodar Krai |
Lesser Abkhazia (Georgian: ჯიქეთი, Jiqeti) was the term used to refer to those lands of Abkhazia that were not subject to the direct control of the ruling Shervashidze dynasty. The area was part of the Black Sea Governorate during Russian rule.