Although Circassia is the original homeland of the Circassian people, today most Circassians live in exile….Circassia.
| Circassia Адыгэ Хэку – Adıgə Xəku Адыгей – Adıgey | |
|---|---|
| Today part of | Russia, Georgia, Abkhazia |
Where are Circassians?
The Circassians are an ethnic group from the North Caucasus, an area in southwest Russia between the Black and Caspian seas.
What countries are Circassian?
Circassians now live in almost 40 different countries including Turkey, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, the United States and several European countries. Nearly six million live in Turkey, and this number accounts for almost 80 percent of the overall community.
What is the meaning of Circassians?
1. A native or inhabitant of Circassia. 2. The Northwest Caucasian language of the Circassians. Of or relating to Circassia or its people, language, or culture. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Where is Circassia located in North Caucasus?
Region in the North Caucasus. Circassia (/sɜːrˈkæʃə/; Adyghe: Адыгэ Хэку) is a region in the North Caucasus and along the northeast shore of the Black Sea.
Is Circassian similar to the Turkish language?
Circassian language is not similar to the Turkish language except for borrowed words. According to various historians, the Circassian origin of the Sind-Meot tribes refutes the claim that the Circassians are of Turkic origin. The community, including Circassians, is today classified as “White Caucasian Peoples”.
How many Circassians are there in Russia?
About 800,000 Circassians remain in historical Circassia, while others live in the Russian Federation outside these republics and krais. The 2010 Russian Census recorded 718,727 Circassians, of whom 516,826 are Kabardian, 124,835 are other Adyghe in Adygea, 73,184 are Cherkess and 3,882 Shapsug.
