Machakheli | |
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Georgian: მაჭახელი | |
Geography | |
Country | Georgia |
State/Province | Adjara |
Coordinates | 41°31′N 41°49′E / 41.517°N 41.817°E |
Machakheli (Georgian: მაჭახელი, Mač’axeli; Turkish: Maçahel) is a historical geographical area in Adjara and long valley along the river Machakhlistskali between Turkey and Georgia. There are 23 settled villages in this valley. For its ecology, flora and fauna, as well as cultural importance, both the Turkish and Georgian segments of the valley are protected by the respective governments.