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Racha-Lechkhumi and
Kvemo Svaneti
რაჭა-ლეჩხუმის და
ქვემო სვანეთის მხარე
Rach'a-Lechkhumis da
Kvemo Svanetis mkhare
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| General info |
| Region ISO 3166 code: |
GE-RL |
| Area: |
4,954 km² |
| Population: |
51,000 (2002) |
| Subdivision: |
4 regions |
| Capital: |
Ambrolauri |
| Governor: |
Otar Siradze |
Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (Georgian: რაჭა-ლეჩხუმი და ქვემო სვანეთი Račʼa-Lečxumi da Kvemo Svaneti) is a region in northwestern Georgia which includes the historical provinces of Racha, Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti (i.e., Lower Svaneti). It covers an area of 4,954 km² and has a population of 50,969 (2002 census). It is the most sparsely populated region in the country. The capital is Ambrolauri.
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Coordinates: 42°38′N 43°08′E / 42.633, 43.133
