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