Vice President of Abkhazia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vice President of the Republic of Abkhazia
Emblem of Abkhazia
Incumbent Badra Gunba since 23 April 2020
Residence	Sukhumi
Term length	5 years
Inaugural holder	Valery Arshba
Formation	26 November 1994

The Vice President of the Abkhaz Republic is an important leader in Abkhazia. Abkhazia is a territory that many countries consider part of Georgia. However, Abkhazia sees itself as an independent country.

The Vice President is like a backup for the President of Abkhazia. If the President cannot do their job because they resign, are removed, or pass away, the Vice President steps in. They also take over if the President becomes unable to carry out their duties.

Who Can Be Vice President?

To become Vice President, a person must meet certain rules. These rules are in Abkhazia's Constitution.

Age and Citizenship

A person must be a citizen of Abkhazia. They need to be at least 35 years old. They cannot be older than 65 years old. They must also have the right to vote. This right to vote is called suffrage.

Other Jobs

The Vice President cannot be a member of the Parliament. They also cannot hold other jobs in the government. This includes jobs in public groups or businesses.

How is the Vice President Chosen?

The Vice President is chosen at the same time as the President. When someone runs for President, they pick a person to be their Vice President. Voters then choose both of them together.

What Does the Vice President Do?

The Vice President has several important tasks.

Helping the President

The Vice President carries out special tasks given by the President. They help the President with their work.

Filling In for the President

If the President is away, the Vice President acts in their place. They also take over if the President cannot attend to their duties for any reason.

Past Vice Presidents of Abkhazia

Here is a list of people who have served as Vice President of Abkhazia:

Image	Name	Took Office	Left Office	President Served Under
	Valery Arshba	5 January 1995	12 February 2005	Vladislav Ardzinba
	Raul Khadjimba	14 February 2005	28 May 2009	Sergei Bagapsh
	Alexander Ankvab	12 February 2010	29 May 2011
	Mikhail Logua	26 September 2011	25 December 2013	Alexander Ankvab
	Vitali Gabnia	25 September 2014	22 August 2018	Raul Khadjimba
	Aslan Bartsits	25 September 2019	12 January 2020
	Badra Gunba	23 April 2020	Incumbent	Aslan Bzhania

See also

• President of Abkhazia
• Prime Minister of Abkhazia
• Minister for Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia