The Abkhazia region is located between the countries of Russia and Georgia on the eastern coast of the Black Sea. It has an area of 8,432 km2 and a population of 243,206 people. Abkhazia is a mountainous region bordered to the north by the Caucasus Mountains. Abkhazia has a very diverse climate. In the north, the Caucasus icy peaks loom on the horizon, some exceeding 13,000 feet. Along the coast, there are subtropical citrus groves, dewy meadows, and lush forests. Abkhazia also happens to be a spelunker's paradise with some of the most famous caves in the world. Abkhazia's natural landscape and terrain range from farms, canyons, forests, glaciers, caves, and highlands. Tourism and facilities for medical resorts are among the pillars of the Abkhazian economy, as many tourists from around the world visit it annually to enjoy the distinctive tourist attractions and services it offers.