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)[1][2] and flows into the left (eastern) bank of the Psou to the south of the village of Salkhino.[3] 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.[2]
| Pkhista | |
|---|---|
  Mouth | |
| Native name | Georgian: ფხისთა |
| Location | |
| Country | Georgia, Abkhazia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 13 km (8.1 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Pkhista→ Psou→ Black Sea |
References
edit- ^ "Study". Moscow University Geology Bulletin. 29. Allerton Press, Moscow State University: 37. 1974. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ a b 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
- ^ "Pkhista" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
43°28′24″N 40°02′41″E / 43.4734°N 40.0448°E
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