The Region is situated in the south-western part of Georgia, i.e.
the northern part of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara. It borders
with Ozurgeti Region to the north. The Regional centre is Kobuleti
City, which stretches along the Black Sea shore.
Kobuleti Region consists of one municipal, two district and seventeen
village councils. There are 48 villages in the Region. Representatives
of 24 different nationalities live together with Georgians in the
Region.
Kobuleti is known with its traditions, hospitality, climatic areas,
mild subtropical climate, ionized maritime air, bright shining
sun and warm sea.
The unique sandy beach widely inclined to the sea is noted with
its marvelous views beautified by sky-scraped endemic pine trees,
eucalypts, bamboo, cypress grove, date and cocoa palms.
The Kintrishi and Tikeri reserve areas are unique with their bio
diversity. One can find rare flora in the Ispani marsh.
There are great many archaeological monuments in Kobuleti dated
back to the Stone Age, early Feudal Age and Ancient times. The
monuments prove existence of a significant town settlement in the
ancient Kolkhida along the eastern Black Sea coast.
The Region has diverse soil: seashore lowland is rich in peatbog
soil. There are alpine rocks in the highlands, red soil is found
in the hill areas. The mountainous area is good for subtropical
species.
Kobuleti is rich in rivers. The most important ones are the Kintrishi,
the Chakvistskali, the Acharistskali, the Ochkhamuri, the Achkva,
the Dekhva, etc.
The Kobuleti Central Park area consists of 6h. In 2004 attractions
and pools were restored and new plants and trees were planted in
the Park.
There are 11 churches (13 are under construction) and 2 mosques,
4 parks, 15 hotels, great many restaurants and cafes, maternity
hospital, clinics, and policlinics in the Region. During the summer
season lots of private hotels and hostels serve over 100 000 tourists.
The main source of income for the population is agriculture and
tourism. The regional economy depends on small and medium business
development.
Address: Governor Amiran Lazishvili
No 41 Agmashenebeli Ave., Kobuleti
Tel/fax: (+995 8236) 67216
e-mail: kobuleti@adjara.gov.ge