The Republic of Adygea

Geographical location
The Republic of Adygea is situated in the south of Russia, in the north-western part of the Caucasus and occupies the left banks of the Kuban and the Laba.
The climate is temperate continental.
The republic possesses rich water supplies. There are 85 big and small rivers. About 2/5 of the republican territory is covered by forests.

Administrative division
The republic was founded in 1922.
The republic is divided into 7 districts, 2 towns, 5 town settlements, 226 villages, 55 rural okrugs.