Batumi is the second largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the coast of the Black Sea in Georgia's southwest.
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10 Facts About Batumi
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Much of Batumi's economy revolves around tourism and gambling, but the city is an important seaport and includes industries like shipbuilding, food processing and light manufacturing.
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Since 2010, Batumi has been transformed by the construction of modern high-rise buildings, as well as the restoration of classical 19th-century edifices lining its historic Old Town.
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Batumi was recaptured by the Georgians several times, first in 1564 by prince Rostom Gurieli, who lost it soon afterwards, and again in 1609 by Mamia II Gurieli.
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In 1878, Batumi was annexed by the Russian Empire in accordance with the Treaty of San Stefano between Russia and the Ottoman Empire.
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Since the change of power in Adjara, Batumi has attracted international investors, and the prices of real estate in the city have trebled since 2001.
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Batumi has a humid subtropical climate according to Koppen's classification.
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Batumi's skyline has been transformed since 2007 with remarkable buildings and monuments of contemporary architecture, including:.
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Rugby Union club Batumi RC competes in the Pan-european Rugby Europe Super Cup and the Georgian Didi 10.
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