Republic of Adygea trip planner

The Republic of Adygea, also known as the Adyghe Republic, is a federal subject of Russia, with its territory enclaved within Krasnodar Krai. Its area is 7600km2 with a population of 439,996 . Maykop is its capital city.GeographyAdygea lies in southern Eastern Europe, in the foothills of the Western Caucasus in the Caucasus Mountains System, with plains in the northern areas and mountains in the southern area. Forests cover almost 40% of its territory. Area — 7600km2.Borders — the Republic of Adygea is entirely surrounded by Krasnodar Krai.Highest point — Chugush Mountain 3238m.RiversThe 870km long Kuban River is one of the major navigable rivers in the Caucasus region. It forms part of the northern border between the Republic of Adygea and Krasnodar Krai. Other rivers include: Belaya RiverChokhrak RiverDakh RiverFars RiverKhodz RiverKisha RiverBolshaya Laba River — (forming part of the eastern border between Adygea and Krasnodar Krai)Psekups RiverPshish RiverSakhray RiverSukhoy Kurdzhips River — flows near the archaeological site at Mezmaiskaya cave.