Amtkeli
River in Georgia, Abkhazia
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Amtkeli (Georgian: ამტყელი Abkhaz: Амтҟьал)[2] is a small river in north-western Georgia. It originates in the Caucasus Mountains, in the region of Upper Abkhazia,[1] in the western part of the Chkhalta range near Amtkeli pass. It flows south to Lake Amtkeli and joins the Kodori River. Its catchment area is 398 square kilometres (154 mi2).[3]
NativenameGeorgian: ამტყელი
SourceCaucasus Mountains
| Amtkeli Amt’q’eli | |
|---|---|
  Location within Abkhazia  Location within Georgia | |
| Native name | Georgian: ამტყელი |
| Location | |
| Country | Georgia, Abkhazia[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Caucasus Mountains |
| • location | Georgia, Abkhazia[1] |
| • coordinates | 43°02′45″N 41°19′28″E |
| Mouth | Kodori |
• coordinates | 43°15′21″N 41°17′22″E |
| Length | 39 km (24 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Kodori→ Black Sea |
The Amtkeli is fed by snow, rain and groundwater. Floods occur in late spring and summer, and the low flows occur in winter.[3]
