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Part 2: Georgia - Boom town on the Black Sea

August 7, 2013

The seaside resort of Batumi is experiencing an unprecedented boom. Since the border to Turkey has been opened, increasing numbers of tourists are arriving - day and night.

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Bildtitel: Batumi Georgien Bildbeschreibung: Blick auf die Hafenstadt Batumi in Georgien am Schwarzen Meer. Schlagwörter: Georgien, Batumi Herkunft: DW Eigendreh
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On Batumi's waterfront promenade, billions are currently being invested in hotels, night clubs and casinos. That attracts visitors from the entire region, from Armenia, Iran and Azerbaijan. But most of the male tourists come from Turkey to experience in Georgia what is forbidden to them at home. The resort and the Turkish consul general are facing a very new challenge.

08.2013 DW European Journal Sommerserie Europe on the edge Gerogia