The largest lake Amtkel was formed as a result of landslide, when there was a strong earthquake in October 3, 1891.

In XIII - XIV centuries on the coast of Abkhazia, was founded a number of Genoese factories – shopping centers.

There were more than 80% of Abkhazians at the end of last century living outside Abkhazia.

Sultan of Egypt,who  liberated the country from the influence of the Ottoman Empire was a Mamluk of Abkhazian origin Ali Bey el-Kebir.