Lazistan

Lazistan (Lazona in Laz, Lazeti or Chaneti in Georgian) was the Ottoman administrative name for the sanjak comprising the Laz or Lazuri speaking population on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea. However, its boundaries did not coincide with the Laz-speaking area. It covered the land of contemporary Rize Province and the littoral of contemporary Artvin Province.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In ancient times, the region was a part of Colchis. In Middle Ages, this region was a part of Georgia until 1578 when it was conquered by Turks. In 1878, eastern portion of Lazistan became part of the Russian Empire. Since 1922, the territory has been divided between Turkey and Georgia.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Laz: Laz may refer to one of the following:...

Georgian: The adjective or noun Georgian may relate to:...

Ottoman: For the furniture piece, see Ottoman (furniture).For the state, see Ottoman EmpireFor the ethnic group, see Ottoman Turks...