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River in Georgia, Abkhazia
Pkhista
Pkhista is located in GeorgiaPkhistaMouth
Native nameGeorgian: ფხისთა
Location
CountryGeorgia, Abkhazia
Physical characteristics
Length13 km (8.1 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionPkhista→ Psou→ Black Sea

The Pkhista (Georgian: ფხისთა) is a river in the West Caucasus, near the border between Georgia (Abkhazia) and Russia. It has a length of 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) and flows into the left (eastern) bank of the Psou to the south of the village of Salkhino. It is one of two main left hand side tributaries of the Psou River, the other being the Besh River. Both tributaries are in Georgia.

References

  1. "Study". Moscow University Geology Bulletin. 29. Allerton Press, Moscow State University: 37. 1974. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  2. ^ Our Waters: Joining Hands Across Borders: First Assessment of Transboundary Rivers, Lakes and Groundwaters. United Nations. Economic Commission for Europe, United Nations Publications. 2007. p. 149. ISBN 978-92-1-116972-0., Alternate url
  3. "Pkhista" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 May 2016.

43°28′24″N 40°02′41″E / 43.4734°N 40.0448°E / 43.4734; 40.0448

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