Samtskhe-Javakheti facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Samtskhe–Javakheti სამცხე-ჯავახეთი
Mkhare (region)
Country	Georgia
Seat	Akhaltsikhe
Area
• Total	6,413 km2 (2,476 sq mi)
Population  (2014 census)
• Total	160,504
• Density	25.0279/km2 (64.822/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code	GE-SJ

Samtskhe–Javakheti is a beautiful region in the country of Georgia. Its main city, or capital, is Akhaltsikhe. This region is made up of three old historical areas: Meskheti, Javakheti, and Tori.

Important pipelines and a railway line go through Samtskhe–Javakheti. These include the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, which carries oil. The South Caucasus natural gas pipeline carries natural gas. The Kars–Tbilisi–Baku railway also passes through. It helps to move goods and people.

The region has many amazing places to visit. Some major tourist spots are the cave monasteries of Vardzia and Vanis Kvabebi. You can also see the historic Rabati Castle and the ancient Khertvisi fortress.

Exploring Samtskhe–Javakheti's Divisions

Akhaltsikhe is the main city and administrative center of the region.

Samtskhe–Javakheti is divided into six smaller areas. These areas are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own main town or village. These divisions help manage the region.

Here is a list of the municipalities and their populations:

Images for kids

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  Akhaltsikhe, seen from Rabati Castle.

See also

In Spanish: Región de Mesjetia-Yavajetia para niños