Samtskhe-Javakheti facts for kids
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Samtskhe–Javakheti
სამცხე-ჯავახეთი
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| Country |  Georgia |
| Seat | Akhaltsikhe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6,413 km2 (2,476 sq mi) |
| Population
(2014 census)
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| • Total | 160,504 |
| • Density | 25.0279/km2 (64.822/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | GE-SJ |
Samtskhe–Javakheti is a region in Georgia. The capital city is Akhaltsikhe. It has the historical provinces of Meskheti, Javakheti and Tori.
The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, the South Caucasus natural gas pipeline, and the Kars–Tbilisi–Baku railway pass through the region.
The major tourist attractions are the cave monasteries of Vardzia, Vanis Kvabebi, Rabati Castle and Khertvisi fortress.
Divisions
The region has six municipalities:
| Municipality/City | Pop. | Town/Village | Pop. |
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| Akhaltsikhe | 20,992 | Akhaltsikhe | 17,903 |
| Adigeni | 16,462 | Adigeni | 783 |
| Aspindza | 10,372 | Aspindza | 2,793 |
| Borjomi | 25,214 | Borjomi | 10,546 |
| Akhalkalaki | 21,127 | Akhalkalaki | 8,295 |
| Ninotsminda | 45,070 | Ninotsminda | 5,144 |
Images for kids
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Akhaltsikhe, the administrative center of the region
See also
In Spanish: Región de Mesjetia-Yavajetia para niños
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